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River Rur – Weir on the Rur loop from Kuhbrücke

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

River Rur – Weir on the Rur loop from Kuhbrücke

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River Rur – Weir on the Rur loop from Kuhbrücke

03:06

48.4km

120m

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: July 1, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Teilbereiche der Ruraue im Stadtgebiet Düren

Ruraue vom Merkener Busch bis zum Rurauenwald Indemündung

Wälder um das Forschungszentrum Jülich mit ehemaligem Eisenbahn- Ausbesserungswerk

Lindenberger Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.77 km

RurUfer Cycle Path

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A gravel path leads along the green banks on both sides of the Rur. In summer it is nice and shady here.

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4.46 km

Old Railway Bridge Birkesdorf–Mariaweiler

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the former railway bridge of the company T.J. Heimbach (Filztuchfabrikation) serves today pedestrians & cyclists on the Ruruferradweg 👍

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6.54 km

View of the Rur River

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The riverside path up and down the Rur is always exciting.

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11.5 km

Rur in Pierer Forest

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Here the Rur flows a little more calmly and you can relax a little. The Rur meadows offer a little variety. The path is natural but is easy to cycle …

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16.0 km

River Rur

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Fantastic, cycling along the Rur. Slow down

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16.0 km

Weir on the Rur

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Weir at the Rur with nice possibility for rest.

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16.4 km

Rur River Crossing

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There is a nice seating area directly behind the bridge.

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23.2 km

Jülich Citadel

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The citadel was built from 1543 as part of the "ideal city of the Renaissance" and is the oldest citadel north of the Alps.

Source and more info: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zitadelle_J%C3%BClich

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29.8 km

Lindenberger Wald

Forest

48.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

15.0 km

4.65 km

4.47 km

3.34 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.0 km

10.5 km

6.92 km

4.69 km

1.84 km

511 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

29°C

14°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

April 20, 2025,Frohe Ostern an alle

I wish all of you a happy Easter and always keep your chain on the right😉👍🌞

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July 6, 2023,Diverse Erledigungen in Düren, Jülich und Niederzier

And here is the link to the Relive video:
relive.cc/view/vKv2YgE5k4q

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River Rur – Weir on the Rur loop from Kuhbrücke

RurUfer Cycle Path

Old Railway Bridge Birkesdorf–Mariaweiler

View of the Rur River

Rur in Pierer Forest

River Rur

Weir on the Rur

Rur River Crossing

Jülich Citadel

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