Cycling day trip from Velbert to Wuppertal

Enjoy a relaxed ride from Velbert to Wuppertal on this roughly 25 km route—perfect for a casual half-day adventure! Velbert, known for its lock and hardware industry history, sits atop the green hills between the Ruhr and Wupper valleys, so you’ll start off with some pleasant views (and a bit of uphill effort!). The ride mixes mostly smooth asphalt paths with a sprinkle of paving stones and the occasional patch of gravel, but nothing too tricky.

Most of your journey rolls along quiet paths, keeping traffic stress at bay while you roll through pretty countryside and small towns. You’ll climb a fair bit (about 308 meters up), but you get to enjoy even more descent, making for a breezy finish. As you arrive in Wuppertal, famous for its unique suspended monorail (the “Schwebebahn”), take some time to explore the lively city center or grab a coffee by the river.

This route is a great way to link two interesting cities while soaking up some classic North Rhine-Westphalia scenery!