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North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Düren
Jülich

Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe – Rur Cycle Path loop from Jülich-Broich

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Düren
Jülich

Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe – Rur Cycle Path loop from Jülich-Broich

Moderate

3.9

(8)

75

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Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe – Rur Cycle Path loop from Jülich-Broich

02:36

34.0km

300m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Rurmäander zwischen Jülich und Floßdorf mit Kellenberger Kamp und Teilbereich des Barmener See

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.44 km

Rur

Highlight • River

In this section you can already speak of the Rur. It has slowly reached the dimensions of a river. When you think back to the upper part of the Rur, …

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2

1.66 km

The left side of the Rur is really nice to cycle along the river. Sometimes it is a leisurely river and sometimes it even looks a little wilder (at the numerous weirs).

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3

3.85 km

Jülich Market Square

Highlight • Settlement

Nice opportunity for a stopover, several restaurants with outdoor catering

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4

16.6 km

Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe

Highlight • Viewpoint

In good visibility great panorama!

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21.2 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

6

30.2 km

Jülich Citadel

Highlight • Historical Site

The citadel was built from 1543 as part of the "ideal city of the Renaissance" and is the oldest citadel north of the Alps.

Source and more info: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zitadelle_J%C3%BClich

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7

31.0 km

The @Kreis Düren could also stick to it and not unnecessarily open new highlights if they already exist.

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8

32.6 km

Rur Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice track next to the river

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34.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.7 km

7.06 km

3.59 km

2.56 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

11.4 km

7.50 km

1.67 km

732 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Sunday 11 October

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6°C

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