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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Bedburg

Kasterer Lake – Alt-Kaster City Gate loop from Bedburg (Erft)

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Bedburg

Kasterer Lake – Alt-Kaster City Gate loop from Bedburg (Erft)

Moderate

4.7

(85)

315

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Kasterer Lake – Alt-Kaster City Gate loop from Bedburg (Erft)

03:46

14.6km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Rheinland

Erft zwischen Bergheim und Bedburg

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.44 km

The special thing about this lake is the location. There are many stories about this area. One of them is that of the Epprather Werewolf, who was active in the Middle Ages and was caught nearby. In addition, here some national tourist trails lead past. There are also prepared running routes that lead past the path. The historic town of Alt-Kaster is definitely worth a visit. If you still have some time, you can also include the Kasterer Höhe in the hike. Near the lake is also a very nice children's playground. Very nice for the little ones to have a break there.

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9.85 km

Alt-Kaster City Gate

Highlight • Monument

The Erfttor belongs to the eastern Kasterer fortification and was rebuilt in 1626 after the city fire. List of architectural monuments Kaster 96

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9.97 km

Alt-Kaster Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

A beautiful place with many places to stop for refreshments. The pumps are also still in operation. There is a very nice playground on the outskirts for the children, and chestnut trees can be gathered in bulk during the chestnut season. The Werewolf hiking trail also leads through this place. Just hike and let yourself be told what happened here a long time ago. It really happened - whether it was a werewolf is in the room. However, there is a lot to be said for it - but decides for yourself. An exciting story in the surroundings of this place.

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11.8 km

Mühlenerft at Kasterer Lake

Highlight • River

You can walk along the Mühlenerft from Alt-Kaster to Bedburg

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11.9 km

Kaster Mühlenerft — below the railway bridge

Highlight • River

Nice view of the almost eye-high Mühlenerft. Water lilies, dragonflies passing fish etc. can be seen here.

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13.7 km

St. Christopherus statue on Christophorus Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Kölnische Rundschau from September 14th, 1950

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"Since Thursday, this statue from the Chrisopherus Bridge in Bedburg has been looking at the life of the town on the Erft. The picture only faintly conveys the artistic power with which this figure is designed. It is, so to speak, a person of our day who is under the burden of his His life almost collapses and does not yet suspect that it is God and God's desire that he carries. Looking for help, Christopher's gaze wanders out into the wide Erftland, while the child of God blesses people and the landscape with loving compassion. This statue will be for many a Bedburger and many "Be a friend and a reminder to foreign visitors."

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14.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.68 km

2.97 km

860 m

617 m

467 m

Surfaces

5.38 km

3.81 km

2.38 km

1.81 km

1.07 km

116 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 13 July

31°C

19°C

32 %

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Kasterer Lake – Alt-Kaster City Gate loop from Bedburg (Erft)

Erft Riverside Trail

Erft River near Kaster

Kasterer Lake

Alt-Kaster City Gate

Alt-Kaster Old Town

Mühlenerft at Kasterer Lake

Kaster Mühlenerft — below the railway bridge

St. Christopherus statue on Christophorus Bridge

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