Rur River in Niederau – Rurauen Cycle Path loop from Renkerstraße/Krankenhaus

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Rur River in Niederau – Rurauen Cycle Path loop from Renkerstraße/Krankenhaus

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Rur River in Niederau – Rurauen Cycle Path loop from Renkerstraße/Krankenhaus

01:54

28.7km

270m

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: September 16, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 28.7 km for 2 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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427 m

Rur River in Niederau

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The Rur River originates in the Belgian province of Liège and flows for 164.5 km through Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands, where it empties into the Meuse River near Roermond. …

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812 m

Rurauen Cycle Path

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Wonderful route through the Rurauen

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4.81 km

Birgel Castle

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Today, Birgel Castle is home to the primary school, among other things.

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13.5 km

Bench on Rennweg in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Try it with comfort, with peace and quiet, and chase away everyday life and worries...

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14.3 km

Rennweg Cycle Path in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Coming from Großhau, the trail is initially somewhat hilly. However, once it slopes westward, it's all downhill to Schevenhütte.

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16.3 km

Rennweg

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Beautiful route

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18.6 km

Scenic Road Through the Meroder Forest

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There is little traffic on this route, which makes cycling on the smooth asphalt a pleasure! If you're heading towards Düren, you'll also enjoy a decent descent here.

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28.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

7.91 km

6.00 km

4.01 km

206 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

3.31 km

955 m

844 m

593 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

15°C

9°C

39 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

August 15, 2025,Düren

Parking in Düren at the Annakirmesplatz.

Due to the high temperatures, the planned tour around the Wehebach Dam was shortened, taking the Rennweg cycle path through the Hürtgen Forest.

Coffee break in the center of Düren at Nobis Printen.

Short stop in the foothills of the Eifel on the way to our holiday apartment in Vijlen (a small town in …

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