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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Düren

Heimbach

Historic City Gate of Nideggen – Very beautiful panoramic view loop from Rur Dam

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Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Düren

Heimbach

Historic City Gate of Nideggen – Very beautiful panoramic view loop from Rur Dam

Hard

4.3

(42)

192

riders

Historic City Gate of Nideggen – Very beautiful panoramic view loop from Rur Dam

02:08

31.9km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 6, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationalpark Eifel

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.21 km

Staubecken Heimbach

Lake

2.86 km

Heimbach Reservoir

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You should just have a look...

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4.86 km

Rur River

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The cycle paths along the Rur are very easy to ride.

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9.20 km

View of the Buntsandstein cliffs near Abenden

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have a great view of the colorful stone cliffs of the Rur. This is a nature reserve that can be hiked. But the view is also great.

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12.2 km

Half-timbered Houses in Abenden

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The name of the place does not go back to the term "evening", but to "An den Benden", which means "beautiful lush meadows". Abenden lies between two villages through which …

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15.7 km

Historic City Gate of Nideggen

Highlight • Monument

Nideggen is indeed a very beautiful place and there is a lot to discover.
Not just city gates, church and castle, but also nice restaurants, a sculpture park and a nice little story in the forest below the castle.

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19.1 km

Klemensstock Wayside Shrine and Viewpoint

Highlight • Religious Site

This small chapel (also called Clemens Stock) was built in 1950 by private initiative. A seating area and all around beautiful views invite you to rest. Very many opportunities to hike the area around Berg / Nideggen

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19.8 km

Very beautiful panoramic view

Highlight • Viewpoint

27.3 km

Heimbach Castle and the Violinist Statue

Highlight • Castle

Heimbach is a place directly on the Rur and only a few meters from the Rursee. The place impresses with its historic city center. Small cafes, restaurants and shops complete …

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31.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

8.67 km

5.68 km

3.87 km

Surfaces

30.0 km

1.17 km

745 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Thursday 20 August

21°C

12°C

84 %

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Historic City Gate of Nideggen – Very beautiful panoramic view loop from Rur Dam

Heimbach Reservoir

Rur River

View of the Buntsandstein cliffs near Abenden

Half-timbered Houses in Abenden

Historic City Gate of Nideggen

Klemensstock Wayside Shrine and Viewpoint

Very beautiful panoramic view

Heimbach Castle and the Violinist Statue

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