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Rur River in Niederau – Birgel Castle loop from Renkerstraße/Krankenhaus

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rur River in Niederau – Birgel Castle loop from Renkerstraße/Krankenhaus

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Rur River in Niederau – Birgel Castle loop from Renkerstraße/Krankenhaus

01:52

28.7km

270m

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: May 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 28.7 km for 2 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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507 m

RurUfer Cycle Path at the Niederau Industrial Park

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Easily accessible bike path, with mostly little traffic!

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671 m

Rur River in Niederau

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The Rur River originates in the Belgian province of Liège and flows for 164.5 km through Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands, where it empties into the Meuse River near Roermond. …

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4.89 km

Birgel Castle

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Today, Birgel Castle is home to the primary school, among other things.

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13.2 km

Rennweg (Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel)

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Absolutely beautiful path through the forest - recommended.

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13.5 km

Bench on Rennweg in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Try it with comfort, with peace and quiet, and chase away everyday life and worries...

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14.2 km

View of the Eifel Lowlands

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14.3 km

Rennweg Cycle Path in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Coming from Großhau, the trail is initially somewhat hilly. However, once it slopes westward, it's all downhill to Schevenhütte.

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18.6 km

Scenic Road Through the Meroder Forest

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There is little traffic on this route, which makes cycling on the smooth asphalt a pleasure! If you're heading towards Düren, you'll also enjoy a decent descent here.

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28.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

7.49 km

6.00 km

4.31 km

192 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

2.45 km

1.48 km

1.11 km

681 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

32°C

14°C

0 %

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Rur River in Niederau – Birgel Castle loop from Renkerstraße/Krankenhaus

RurUfer Cycle Path at the Niederau Industrial Park

Rur River in Niederau

Birgel Castle

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