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North Rhine-Westphalia

Heinsberg

Hückelhoven

St. Lambertus Church Erkelenz – Erkelenz Market Square loop from Brachelen

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Heinsberg

Hückelhoven

St. Lambertus Church Erkelenz – Erkelenz Market Square loop from Brachelen

Moderate

4.0

(3)

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St. Lambertus Church Erkelenz – Erkelenz Market Square loop from Brachelen

02:18

35.2km

120m

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: April 23, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 79 m for 10 m

After 35.1 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.58 km

Solitary Tree on the Rur Cycle Path

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The path is part of the paved bike path that runs from Linnich to Hilfarth on the left side of the Rur through the Benden. At both ends of the …

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8.67 km

Schloss Rurich

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Very beautiful publicly accessible castle park with lots of red deer.

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16.3 km

Blankenmühle

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also Neumühle, brick mill stump from 1799, mill building in the middle of the 19th century

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17.1 km

The 84 m high west tower is an impressive example of Late Gothic, Maasland architecture on the Lower Rhine. The war-damaged nave was replaced in 1953 by a new building. Inside, there are still some of the medieval features.

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17.5 km

Bronze Statue of a Seated Man on Brückstraße, Erkelenz

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On Brückstrasse in Erkelenz.

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17.7 km

Erkelenz Market Square

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The Old Town Hall on the Erkelenzer Markt is an example of the late 16th century brick Gothic style. The building, which has been restored today, was rebuilt by 1956 …

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17.8 km

Old Town Hall, Erkelenz

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The Old Town Hall on the Erkelenzer Markt is an example of the late 16th century brick Gothic style. The building, which has been restored today, was rebuilt by 1956 …

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29.8 km

In den Heckbenden

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Good commercial route between Linnich and Körrenzig. Connection to the Rur bridge.

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30.1 km

Rur zwischen Linnich und Körrenzig

Nature Reserve

35.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

8.92 km

4.32 km

3.19 km

1.41 km

613 m

178 m

Surfaces

21.6 km

5.32 km

4.44 km

2.80 km

997 m

Elevation

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St. Lambertus Church Erkelenz – Erkelenz Market Square loop from Brachelen

Solitary Tree on the Rur Cycle Path

Schloss Rurich

Blankenmühle