--- Current route information --- Due to extensive work on Montanusstraße in Burscheid, the Balkantrasse panoramic cycle route will be closed until around the middle of 2026. A corresponding detour is signposted. See map for download. The detour is expected to be in place until mid-2026 (as of 02.05.2023) Thank you for your understanding! Circular cycle path :aqualon
The central theme of the approximately 53 kilometre long route is water. The :aqualon Loop offers magnificent views of the protected valley reservoir landscape and the wonderful natural surroundings at several points along the way. In addition to this, cyclists can also explore the region’s sights and meander along the historical traces of the water industry - for example by climbing the Hindenburg tower.
The route gets its name from the :aqualon project, which is to combine the pillars of (water) industry, science, experience (local recreation and tourism) and teaching (extracurricular place of learning) at its competence centre at the Großen Dhünn valley reservoir. www.aqualon-verein.de
