Paffendorf Castle – Alt-Kaster City Gate loop from Paffendorf

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Bergheim

Paffendorf Castle – Alt-Kaster City Gate loop from Paffendorf

Moderate

4.0

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Paffendorf Castle – Alt-Kaster City Gate loop from Paffendorf

02:24

41.2km

80m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: October 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Rheinland

Erft zwischen Bergheim und Bedburg

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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448 m

Paffendorf Castle

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First mentioned in 1230 as the bailiwick of Paffendorf, this Renaissance-style moated castle is completely surrounded by water. Today, a brasserie invites visitors to enjoy coffee, cakes, and light meals. …

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1.06 km

Erft Cycle Path

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Along the Erft is definitely worth it. With little slope and slope so not too exhausting so that you can enjoy the tour

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9.86 km

Along the restored Erft

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Not suitable for racing bikes, for all other bikes a nice quiet route off the roads.

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29.5 km

Forest Trail Near Kasterer See

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Also very good to drive the gravel

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32.2 km

View of Lake Kasterer

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Around the lake you always come back to the shore in places.

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32.5 km

Bench With Lake View in Bedburg

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Fantastic view from the relaxation lounger.

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32.8 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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34.5 km

View of the River Erft

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Very nice bike path well developed.

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41.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.3 km

7.80 km

5.79 km

4.93 km

1.26 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

13.0 km

7.87 km

4.44 km

2.67 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

20°C

10°C

60 %

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Paffendorf Castle – Alt-Kaster City Gate loop from Paffendorf

Paffendorf Castle

Erft Cycle Path

Along the restored Erft

Forest Trail Near Kasterer See

View of Lake Kasterer

Bench With Lake View in Bedburg

Alt-Kaster City Gate

View of the River Erft

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