Brüggen Castle – Brüggen Mill loop from Brüggen
Brüggen Castle – Brüggen Mill loop from Brüggen
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Brüggen Castle – Brüggen Mill loop from Brüggen
00:39
2.51km
20m
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: May 18, 2026
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1.05 km
Brüggen Castle
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1.39 km
View of the Brüggener Mill and Brüggen Castle
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1.43 km
Brüggen Mill
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1.50 km
View of Brüggener Mill
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1.71 km
Kreuzherrenplatz, Brüggen
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1.72 km
Passage leading to Brüggen Castle
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1.90 km
Brüggen Castle and Historic Town Center
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The first mention of the castle and town of Brüggen can be found in a marriage certificate dated December 24, 1289. Around 1306, Brüggen Castle was inherited by the Counts of Jülich. In 1350, it was expanded into the Jülich state fortress. Around 1473, soldiers of the Burgundian King Charles the Bold (1433 - 1477) conquered and plundered the Brüggen fortress and castle. A year later, the Counts of Geldern plundered it again. The castle, which had now been badly damaged, was repaired and a second floor was added. The Counts of Moers received Brüggen Castle as a pledge and around 1494 the Counts of Jülich-Berg bought it back.
In 1526, the fortifications of the town and castle were renewed and enlarged. In the years 1561 - 1577, further construction work was carried out and the fortifications were adapted to the development of offensive weapons. The oldest surviving drawing of Brüggen Castle was created around 1623. It shows the castle as a closed complex with four towers (spire roofs). Around 1770, the Rentei was rebuilt by the ducal court architect Klees. The earthen ramparts at the castle are partially demolished. In 1794, Brüggen is occupied by French troops and the Brüggen office is dissolved.
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rheinruhronline.de/niederrhein/niederrheinteil2/brueggen/burgbrueggen.htm
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2.16 km
Historic Townhouses in Brüggen
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2.51 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
1.08 km
1.06 km
359 m
Surfaces
1.43 km
553 m
213 m
161 m
113 m
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