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North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Eschweiler

Lake on the River Rur – Rur River near Jülich loop from Eschweiler Talbahnhof

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Eschweiler

Lake on the River Rur – Rur River near Jülich loop from Eschweiler Talbahnhof

Moderate

4.6

(43)

185

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Lake on the River Rur – Rur River near Jülich loop from Eschweiler Talbahnhof

02:08

36.4km

170m

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: April 23, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 34 m for 1 m

After 17.0 km for 22 m

After 17.7 km for 22 m

After 36.4 km for 1 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Asphalt Pathway in the Eifel

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Great route for cycling. Whether gravel, road, or mountain biking. :)

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11.4 km

Rail Trail Jülich–Aldenhoven

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The route runs slightly downhill in the direction of Jülich

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17.2 km

Lake on the River Rur

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A full former gravel works.
The bike / hiking trail runs between Rur and See.
You can rest wonderfully at the lake, watch swans and let your mind wander.
Bathing is prohibited.

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17.5 km

Pellini-Weiher

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is the oldest gravel pit around Kirchberg. Gravel was mined here from 1924 to 1939.

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19.0 km

Rur River near Jülich

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There is currently a lot of construction going on along the RUR in Jülich. Cycle traffic is therefore being diverted onto the busy road several times.

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19.6 km

Historic Railway Bridge Over the Rur

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The route of the Aachen industrial railway leads into the area surrounding the fortified city of Jülich, which is characterized by opencast lignite mining. Since October 2019, the entire route …

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22.6 km

Cycle Path Along the Former Railway Line (Eifel)

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The cycle path along the old railway line is a dream

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22.7 km

Shelter at Bourheim on the Aachen–Jülich Rail Trail

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New shelter on the Aachen - Jülich railway cycle path.
There is also the option to secure the bikes.

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36.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

9.85 km

5.84 km

1.63 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.1 km

2.70 km

639 m

584 m

209 m

177 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

21°C

11°C

0 %

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