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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Rhein-Erft-Kreis
Bergheim

Erft Riverside Path – Paffendorf Castle loop from Niederaußem

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Rhein-Erft-Kreis
Bergheim

Erft Riverside Path – Paffendorf Castle loop from Niederaußem

Moderate

4.2

(18)

72

hikers

Erft Riverside Path – Paffendorf Castle loop from Niederaußem

03:33

13.7km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Naturpark Rheinland

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

5.20 km

Bridge Over the Erft

Highlight • Bridge

2

5.28 km

Erft Riverside Path

Highlight • Trail

Here on the mini golf course you can take a break

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3

5.48 km

Erft Flood Canal

Highlight • River

via the Erftflutkanal. Can be ridden by racing bike, the path is asphalted.

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4

5.75 km

Plane tree in Paffendorf Castle Park

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Location: 50126 / Bergheim Paffendorf
Paffendorf Castle Park
Tree species: Common plane tree
Circumference: 6.6 m (measured)
Measurement date (scope): 05/11/2013
Altitude: 37.00 m
single or group: single tree
last visit: 05/11/2013
Condition: vital
Still valid today, 2023

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5

5.87 km

Map of Schlosspark Paffendorf

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A board with the overall overview of the palace park and its natural wonders.

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6

5.95 km

7

6.25 km

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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8

6.89 km

Erft River

Highlight • River

B

13.7 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.95 km

2.43 km

1.03 km

254 m

Surfaces

6.20 km

3.51 km

2.89 km

703 m

315 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 1 July

25°C

14°C

82 %

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