Erft Riverside Trail – Langwaden Monastery loop from Norf

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Erft Riverside Trail – Langwaden Monastery loop from Norf

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Erft Riverside Trail – Langwaden Monastery loop from Norf

02:39

39.9km

80m

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: September 2, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 48 m for 2 m

After 39.9 km for 2 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.25 km

Along the River Erft

Highlight • River

It is always beautiful along the Erft.

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5.19 km

Erprather Mill

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The Erprather mills were historically named for the first time in 1166. In 1909 the facilities were expanded with the help of steam engines to become the most modern mill on the Lower Rhine.

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13.6 km

Weir on the Erft at the An der Schwarzen Brücke Nature Reserve

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A great intersection if you want to cycle or walk along the Erft to Grevenbroich.

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13.6 km

Erft River

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The 110-kilometer ride takes you comfortably along the river

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13.7 km

Erft Riverside Trail

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A nice section along the Erft with a good bike path.

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18.7 km

Dohmer Loch

Lake

27.4 km

Langwaden Monastery combines centuries of history with regional culinary traditions. Nestled in an open landscape, it invites visitors to take a relaxing break. The monastery restaurant primarily uses regional products. …

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33.5 km

Eppinghoven Mill

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1765 and later. 2nd storey, 4-winged, washed brick building with hipped roof, segmental arched windows with Klobensteinen, colossal pilaster order, profiled storey cornice, gabled central part, stone tablet with volutes …

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34.9 km

Erft Cycle Path near Weckhoven

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Here you usually drive alone along the Erft.

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39.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.3 km

8.09 km

2.70 km

2.54 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

9.01 km

5.37 km

4.58 km

1.36 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Weather

Saturday 10 October

15°C

8°C

42 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

October 5, 2022,Von Neuss nach Grevenbroich✝️

Rhenish Way of St. James Neuss - Langwaden Monastery - Grevenbroich. Beautiful route along the Erft.

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September 25, 2022,#05-2022 🚴‍♀️ MOVIMENTO - die musikalische Fahrradtour entlang der Erft

Double premiere: Movimento on the Erft and we are there!
Between Grevenbroich and Neuss there was a program with short concerts at selected stations. From church to villa to barn, from national to European, from baroque to classical to contemporary sounds, from horn to accordion to theremin, with and without vocals, solo, in a duet or quartet - varied, surprising, …

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April 20, 2025,Von Grevenbroich zur Erftmündung und zurück

Today's goal was to cycle from Grevenbroich along the Erft River to the Rhine. Unfortunately, the cycle path to the mouth of the Erft doesn't always follow the beautiful river as hoped. The signage also leaves a lot to be desired! So we cycled partly on the main road or away from the river all the way to Neuss. From …

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