Trail to Bethlehemer Höhe – Peringsmaar Lake loop from Bergheim (Erft)

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Bergheim

Trail to Bethlehemer Höhe – Peringsmaar Lake loop from Bergheim (Erft)

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Trail to Bethlehemer Höhe – Peringsmaar Lake loop from Bergheim (Erft)

04:07

53.8km

700m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 5.34 km for 167 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.35 km

View over the fields in Naturpark Rheinland

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Far-sightedness in the distance 👀

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4.09 km

Dirt path in Naturpark Rheinland

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nice trail section 👍👀💨

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18.5 km

The Peringsmaar, located between Glesch and Blerichen, is an artificial lake situated on the reclaimed land of the former Fortuna-Garsdorf open-cast mine. The lake covers approximately 20 hectares and reaches …

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34.0 km

Abtsbusch

Forest

35.3 km

Path Along the Railway

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Great section, lots of fun.

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36.0 km

Bridge Over the Brown Coal Railway

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Connection between Glessener Höhe and Abtsbusch

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44.2 km

Trail in Königsdorfer Wald, Naturpark Rheinland

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nice trail section 👍👀💨

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50.2 km

Former Fortuna Water Tower Memorial

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has also fallen victim to the mining Bergheim 👀

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53.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.0 km

4.78 km

2.68 km

979 m

386 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.6 km

14.3 km

13.9 km

3.27 km

1.76 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (-80 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

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10°C

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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View over the fields in Naturpark Rheinland