Road bike Tours in the Bergisches Land – endless hills and forests

The Bergisches Land stretches across parts of the federal states of North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinatein in Germany. With green hills, deep forests and picturesque valleys, the landscape is charming. Its topography is unique too, with constant ups and downs.

This region, nestled between the Rhine and Sauerland, isn’t named after its hilly terrain. The Bergisches Land’s name stems from the Count of Berg, the duchy who shaped the region for centuries. Nevertheless, the region’s name describes what’s to come: The Bergisches Land is the perfect playground for wonderful, challenging road bike rides through the hills. In this Collection, we’ve put together four fantastic Tours through the Bergisches Land.

You’ll ride through green forests, past clear rivers, through idyllic villages and to vantage points with breathtaking panoramas. The roads in the Bergisches Land are generally well maintained; the surfaces are smooth and ideal for racing bikes.

The winding country lanes, side roads with little traffic, and well-maintained railroad cycle paths make cycling very relaxed and safe. From a food pitstop on the banks of one of the numerous reservoirs to picturesque town centres and historic sites such as Burg Castle – Solingen has something for every taste.

If you’d like to read more about our experiences in the Bergisches Land, you can find our report in Roadbike issue 6/23.