Balkan route: Duesseldorf - Leverkusen - Wuppertal
69.4miLength
5,341ftElevation gain
Loop
Popular bike tour in the Bergisches Land, North Rhine-Westphalia.
This route expands the 28 km long and very popular "Balkantrasse" cycle path into an extensive loop. The Balkan route owes its name to the Balkan Express, which used to run between Leverkusen-Opladen and Remscheid-Lennep.
Highlights of the route:
- Balkan route
- Dusseldorf
- Leverkusen
- Wuppertal
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What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Get to know this 69.4-mile loop trail near Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This trail is great for bike touring, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.
What is the expected weather this week for Balkan route: Duesseldorf - Leverkusen - Wuppertal?
Expected weather for Balkan route: Duesseldorf - Leverkusen - Wuppertal for the next 5 days is:
- Sat, September 26 - 72 degrees/clear
- Sun, September 27 - 75 degrees/clear
- Mon, September 28 - 80 degrees/clear
- Tue, September 29 - 77 degrees/clear
- Wed, September 30 - 76 degrees/showers
Where is Balkan route: Duesseldorf - Leverkusen - Wuppertal located?
Balkan route: Duesseldorf - Leverkusen - Wuppertal is a trail located in Bergisches Land Nature Park.
Are dogs allowed on Balkan route: Duesseldorf - Leverkusen - Wuppertal?
Dogs may be allowed on Balkan route: Duesseldorf - Leverkusen - Wuppertal. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
Are there forests at Balkan route: Duesseldorf - Leverkusen - Wuppertal?
Yes, Balkan route: Duesseldorf - Leverkusen - Wuppertal is a forest trail in Bergisches Land Nature Park.
Is Balkan route: Duesseldorf - Leverkusen - Wuppertal a rail trail?
Yes, Balkan route: Duesseldorf - Leverkusen - Wuppertal is a rail trail in Bergisches Land Nature Park.
Last updated on September 1, 2026 at 11:37 pm GMT+0