Holstein's Mill – Herrenbröl Castle Ruins loop from Laubwaldkomplex Starksfeld und Rennbahnsköpfchen

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Holstein's Mill – Herrenbröl Castle Ruins loop from Laubwaldkomplex Starksfeld und Rennbahnsköpfchen

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Holstein's Mill – Herrenbröl Castle Ruins loop from Laubwaldkomplex Starksfeld und Rennbahnsköpfchen

01:52

42.9km

280m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Holstein's Mill

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Currently still closed.

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Paper used to be made here, today the Homburg paper mill is a popular event location and is partly marketed as commercial space for photo workshops and film shoots. The small “beer stop” right on the banks of the Bröhl is worth a stop either way. ;)

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Heinrich Böll Memorial and Information Board – Böllweg Station D

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Memorial plaque for Heinrich Böll, who was stationed here during his time in the Wehrmacht.

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20.5 km

Water Source at Schönenberg Cemetery

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This cemetery has a water source.

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21.9 km

Herrenbröl Castle Ruins

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On the outskirts of Ruppichteroth fall directly on the main road, the remains of an old castle in the eye. It is the ruins of the castle Herrenbröl, which was probably built in the 13th century in the valley of Waldbrölbach as a knight's seat. The listed, formerly square castle is freely accessible to visitors. On its south side was once a moat, which existed as a pond in the mid-19th century. Obtained are 7m high remains of the castle tower and ruins of castle buildings, a ca. 23m long castle wall, a brick vaulted cellar as well as wall foundations and the fountain, a simple quarry stone building from the 13th century.

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