Kürten-Wermelskirchen road cycling route

This tour offers a sporting challenge combined with stunning scenery. You start in Kürten and initially follow Bergstraße, where the first significant climb awaits. Via Reicharzhagen and Bechen, you reach Altenberg (with views of the Dhünn Dam) via Hüttchen. A steep descent with switchbacks offers a captivating view of Altenberg Cathedral, nestled in the verdant landscape. On the other side of the valley, you follow the switchbacks uphill again to Blecher, from where the route continues via small roads and Kaltenherberg towards Wermelkirchen. Here, you turn right onto Dabringhauser Straße (L157), which you follow to Sonne. There, you turn left and follow the L101 via Habenichts to Dreibäumen. Here, the route turns left (L80) to Bergisch Born. There, turn left and after a short distance, turn right again onto the B51, which you follow until it intersects with the L412 towards Radevormwald. Turn right here and then immediately left again. Now drive through Eichenhof to the Wuppertal Dam, a popular recreational lake in the Bergisches Land region. Cross the dam and follow the road to Radevormwald, where you turn right onto Westfalenstraße. Follow this road to Rädereichen. Here, turn right onto the K11, which leads through woods and meadows, and you leave it again shortly before the Bever Dam. Via Müllensiepen and Großhöhfeld, you reach the K13, which you follow to Wipperfürth. From here, continue a short distance along the B506, where you turn left onto the L286. Follow this road back to your starting point in Kürten.