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North Rhine-Westphalia

Heimbach Weir – View of Hengebach Castle loop from Rur Dam

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Heimbach Weir – View of Hengebach Castle loop from Rur Dam

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Heimbach Weir – View of Hengebach Castle loop from Rur Dam

00:39

9.29km

170m

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: June 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 4.65 km for 4 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.15 km

Heimbach Art Nouveau Hydroelectric Power Station

Highlight • Monument

The hydropower plant from 1905 draws its water from the Urft Dam and was once the largest storage hydropower plant in Europe. The power plant building is now a listed building and can be viewed on guided tours.

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2.86 km

Heimbach Reservoir

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You should just have a look...

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3

3.21 km

Heimbach Weir

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The dam in Heimbach serves to regulate the fluctuating water level on the Rurstausee and the Urftstausee. From here you have a nice view of the Heimbacher reservoir.

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3.87 km

View of Hengebach Castle

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Very nice castle located above Heimbach.
The castle was first mentioned in 1106 as the property of the lords of Hengebach. The castle later fell to the Count of Jülich. …

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5

4.15 km

View of Heimbach Castle from the bridge

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Has something relaxed the Rur

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6

4.21 km

Heimbach Old Town

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In Heimbach you will find everything a cyclist's heart desires. Drinks, food and all of this in an idyllic atmosphere.

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7

4.64 km

Heimbach Train Station

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Very popular with cyclists

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8

4.76 km

Heimbach Hydropower Plant

Highlight • Monument

Great area… Absolutely recommendable, definitely again that’s for sure

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9.29 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.30 km

2.14 km

1.68 km

157 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.99 km

106 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 1 July

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13°C

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