The 37.8-kilometre Half-Timbered Route gives Haan a clear connection to cycling: Haan is a named stop on the circular route, which passes through villages shaped by half-timbered architecture and the landscape of the Bergisches Land.

Route and conditions

After Langenbach, Berkenroth, Gut Rottland and Loch, the route reaches Haan via Alte Betonstraße; it then continues through Hömel and Wirtenbach. This sequence locates Haan within the loop. Use the order of the villages for general orientation, and the official route page or GPX track for navigation.

The route is paved throughout, runs mostly on roads with little traffic and mainly follows paved farm tracks. Mountain bikes and e-bikes are recommended; GPS navigation is available. The signage is currently not ideal. As surface and signage conditions can change, check the route conditions before setting off and take a map or the GPX track with you.

The distance refers to the entire circular route. Plan your day around the full route and set your riding time and breaks according to your own pace. Haan is a stop on this loop, so the entire tour is the relevant framework for your cycling day.

In the wider destination of Nümbrecht

The wider destination of Nümbrecht has its own cultural and historical focus. The Museum and Forum Schloss Homburg in Nümbrecht is a museum of cultural history and an events venue. Special exhibitions and cultural events are regularly held in the Forum; the programmes for individual events are subject to change. The interactive topic “From Grain to Bread” includes activities such as grinding grain with a stone and threshing it with a flail. Individual demonstrations may vary.

There is a difference when choosing your focus: the Forum brings together events, exhibitions and an interactive theme, while the historical context takes centre stage at the castle church. The 1,000-year-old castle church in Nümbrecht is one of the oldest buildings between the Bröl and Wiehl rivers.

Sound Trail No. 21 starts and ends at the car park at Schloss Homburg on Schloßstraße in 51588 Nümbrecht. As parking conditions can change, check them before your visit.

Another cycling option in the wider destination of Nümbrecht is the Bergische Bröl Cycle Route. This 49-kilometre circular route follows the Bröl and passes through Nümbrecht, Much, Ruppichteroth and Waldbröl, among other places. Signage and route conditions can change; check them before your ride. A tour guide can be arranged for a group to show you around Nümbrecht in an individual and entertaining way. Confirm their availability before your trip. At 49 kilometres, the Bergische Bröl Cycle Route is 11.2 kilometres longer than the 37.8-kilometre Half-Timbered Route; both figures refer to complete circular routes.

To the wider travel overview: Nümbrecht.