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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Rhein-Erft-Kreis
Kerpen

Alt-Kaster City Gate – Vollrather Heights loop from Horrem

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Rhein-Erft-Kreis
Kerpen

Alt-Kaster City Gate – Vollrather Heights loop from Horrem

Hard

4

riders

Alt-Kaster City Gate – Vollrather Heights loop from Horrem

05:21

88.9km

740m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Naturpark Rheinland

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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18.2 km

Terra Nova Speedway (closed until approx. end of 2027 due to construction)

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Start of the speedway. From here, grip under and let your legs smoke.

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2

22.8 km

Bedburg Castle

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In the 16th century, Count Werner von Salm-Reifferscheid had the castle rebuilt in the Renaissance style. In 1839, the Rhenish Knighthood acquired the property and used it as a knights' …

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25.4 km

Alt-Kaster City Gate

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The Erfttor belongs to the eastern Kasterer fortification and was rebuilt in 1626 after the city fire. List of architectural monuments Kaster 96

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25.5 km

Alt-Kaster Old Town

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A beautiful place with many places to stop for refreshments. The pumps are also still in operation. There is a very nice playground on the outskirts for the children, and …

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52.7 km

Vollrather Heights

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The Vollratherhöhe is an overburden heap that was created when the Frimmersdorf-West lignite opencast mine was opened up

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52.7 km

Vollrather Höhe Summit

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Unfortunately, from the Vollrather Höhe there is no foresight, as there are booms all around. On top of the large area is farmland with windmills. The best opportunity for mountain training in Grevenbroich and the surrounding area.

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55.1 km

Vollrather Heights

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The Vollrather Höhe is far and wide the only ascent that the flat land on the left bank of the Rhine has to offer. The 165 meter high hill was …

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79.5 km

View from Glessener Höhe

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The Glessener Höhe is an artificially constructed hill. It is a former, now recultivated, spoil heap (tipping site) of the surrounding brown coal open-cast mines.

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88.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.8 km

19.6 km

13.0 km

5.76 km

1.74 km

Surfaces

38.9 km

26.9 km

13.7 km

8.14 km

1.25 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (190 m)

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Sunday 11 October

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Comments

October 7, 2024,Mit viel Gravel durch die Tagebau Rekultivierungsgebiete
I found an interesting gravel tour on Komoot that clearly exceeded my expectations. Lots of gravel, lots of unknown paths, almost no cars...😅

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