Rur River – Karkener Rurbrücke loop from Kempen

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Rur River – Karkener Rurbrücke loop from Kempen

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Rur River – Karkener Rurbrücke loop from Kempen

00:34

5.47km

10m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.06 km

Rur Bridge Karken - Steinkirchen

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The official Rurradweg, which leads directly past the river, ends/begins at this point. It is a gravel path, only suitable for Gravel.

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3.11 km

Rur River

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Paved gravel road by the river

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3.56 km

Dirt path between NSG Untere Ruraue and the Rur River

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Nice wide paths also possible for prams

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4.03 km

Rur rapids at the bicycle bridge in the Lower Rur floodplain

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From here on the bridge you can experience the river power. You can see how the Rur swells over a weir and falls down a bit. With wind you can even get rid of the gout.

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4.05 km

Junction 23 at the Rur Cycle Bridge

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The junction is located right next to the bicycle bridge over the Rur. It is equipped with an information board.

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4.05 km

Karkener Rurbrücke

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Located along the beautiful RurUferRadweg. A good rideable path.

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4.07 km

Picnic Area at the Rur Rapids and Bicycle Bridge

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Nice seating area with bench directly on the Rur at the bicycle bridge and at the rapids

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5.31 km

Kempen Rur Bridge 📸

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The K21 bridge over the Rur connects the two towns of Kempen and Ophoven.

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5.47 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.91 km

684 m

665 m

221 m

Surfaces

3.19 km

2.05 km

230 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

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4°C

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Rur River – Karkener Rurbrücke loop from Kempen

Rur Bridge Karken - Steinkirchen

Rur River

Dirt path between NSG Untere Ruraue and the Rur River

Rur rapids at the bicycle bridge in the Lower Rur floodplain

Junction 23 at the Rur Cycle Bridge

Karkener Rurbrücke

Picnic Area at the Rur Rapids and Bicycle Bridge

Kempen Rur Bridge 📸

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