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Rur – Roman Tower at Sophienhöhe loop from Jülich-Broich

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Jülich

Rur – Roman Tower at Sophienhöhe loop from Jülich-Broich

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Rur – Roman Tower at Sophienhöhe loop from Jülich-Broich

02:36

34.1km

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: March 20, 2026

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

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Start point

Train Station

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1.44 km

Rur

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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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1.66 km

Bench with a View of the Rur near Jülich

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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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3.05 km

View of the Rur near Jülich

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Jülich is located on the Rur. The surrounding area lies in the north of the Jülich-Zülpicher Börde. The urban area is bounded in the north by the city of Linnich, …

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3.91 km

Jülich Market Square

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Nice opportunity for a stopover, several restaurants with outdoor catering

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16.7 km

Roman Tower at Sophienhöhe

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In good visibility great panorama!

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16.7 km

Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe

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The Sophienhöhe, also known as Monte Sophia, is a recultivated spoil heap created by the mining of lignite seams from the Hambach opencast mine.

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18.5 km

Viewpoint

30.3 km

Jülich Citadel

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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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31.1 km

View of the Jülich Citadel and the Rur River

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

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34.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

7.08 km

3.59 km

2.56 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

11.4 km

7.50 km

1.67 km

732 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Rur – Roman Tower at Sophienhöhe loop from Jülich-Broich

Rur

Bench with a View of the Rur near Jülich

View of the Rur near Jülich

Jülich Market Square

Roman Tower at Sophienhöhe

Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe

Jülich Citadel

View of the Jülich Citadel and the Rur River

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