Cycling in Düsseldorf
1 cycling route from Düsseldorf, Germany, 82 km, 82 km mapped in all, with up to 92 m of climbing in a day. Mostly flat riding (1 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 15 km on cycle paths or lanes. Best months to ride: May to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 82 km
- Biggest day
- 92 m
- Terrain
- Flat
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best months
- May to Sep
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- Roads
- 5% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane · 15 km on cycle paths or lanes.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
Cycling guide to Düsseldorf
Cyclists in Düsseldorf can ride the 82.1 km route to Königswinter, passing through multiple neighbourhoods including Carlstadt, Altstadt, and Cologne. The route features mostly paved surfaces with a short mix of gravel or unpaved sections. Riders experience mild elevation gain with a high point at 66 m. The course has 14.9 km of cycle paths and 4.4 km on main roads without cycle lanes. Services and railway stations are generally close at hand, with the longest service-free stretch measuring just 3.2 km. This route connects Düsseldorf with several places such as Leverkusen, Bonn, and finally Königswinter.
More on terrain
Terrain
The route is gently undulating with a total elevation gain of 92 m and a maximum height of 66 m. Most gradients are mild, reflecting the low elevation change over the 82 km distance.