Das Bergische
Tel.: +49 2204 / 84 30 00
E-Mail: info[a]dasbergische.de

The Bergisches Land Nature Park Association has set up a central trail management system in order to maintain the quality of the signposting and ensure sustainable signage is in place for visitors that is in keeping with the landscape and tourism. If you notice a missing marker, a tree lying across the path, a damaged information board or the like, please do not hesitate to let us know about this impediment - or any other suggestions or complaints about the cycle paths in the Bergisches Land. We are always grateful for feedback that indicates a need for improvement on the trails, because this is the only way to maintain the quality that we have achieved! 

Zweckverband Naturpark Bergisches Land
Wegemanagement
Moltkestraße 26
51643 Gummersbach
Telefon: +49 2261 / 91631-00
E-Mail: wegemanagement[a]naturpark-bl.de

Some hotels, youth hostels and campsites in the Bergisches Land have adapted to the needs of cyclists and have been certified as Bett+Bike by the German Cyclist’s Association. 

The North-Rhine Westphalia (NRW) state-wide network of cycle paths measures approximately 18,000 km in length and includes around 100,000 signs. The cycle network connects all the towns, cities and municipalities in NRW with standardised signposting for bicycles (the red and white signs). The routes join together all the centres of the municipalities as well as the region's railway stations in the shortest and most direct way possible. The network is primarily used for daily travel, e.g. for journeys to work or shopping. It also takes into account the needs of recreational cycling by adding high-quality and interregional tourist routes to this network (logo inserts). 

Reporting damage 

You can actively support the maintenance of the NRW cycling network. Each post to which a signpost indicating the regional network is attached carries a sticker displaying a free-phone number. You can report damage or missing signs to the NRW Roadworks Department via this hotline. Each post is marked with a unique post number so that you do not need to provide any details of the location. 

The junction system 

Extensive route planning or cumbersome searches for the right route are a thing of the past: With the new junction system, cycle tours can be planned in an uncomplicated manner and put together according to your own taste. 
The routes along a total of 350 junction points marked in red and white in Radregion Rheinland offer both extensive natural surroundings and fabulous panoramas as well as urban flair and cultural diversity. The uniform system throughout the entire region makes orientation easy.  

The junction system - what is that?  

The Radregion Rheinland junction system provides maximum flexibility on a route network of over 3,000 km: the honeycomb junction system had been added to the uniform red and white signage system in use throughout NRW. When routes in this honeycomb system intersect, this represents a "junction point", which is marked by a number encircled in red. At this point, an overview panel shows which route will take you to the next junction point. The junction numbers are also shown in parentheses below the destinations.  

How it works - Cycling by numbers  

The idea for the junction system came from the Benelux countries, where it has been tried out and proven to be very popular for many years. No wonder, because it makes cycling tours possible without any great preparation beforehand: Simply plan the route according to the map, note the numbers of the respective junction points and off you go! 
Along the way, the markings are clearly visible on signposts and boards along the route. The next junction point you will come to is also clearly indicated at each junction point. So you can find your way quite easily and changes during the tour are no problem either! Whether you extend the tour or cut it short, or visit a different sight - you can plan the routes flexibly as required. 

Nature offer numerous opportunities to actively recharge your batteries. Please play your part in protecting the environment and conserving the natural surroundings for both people and wildlife with consideration and respect:  

• Do not leave the signposted routes and behave calmly, especially in nature conservation areas. 

• Please have consideration for others nature users, especially pedestrians on the shared trails. 

• Take your rubbish home with you. 

Many thanks!