Adolfosee – Myhler Switzerland loop from Erkelenz

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Heinsberg

Erkelenz

Adolfosee – Myhler Switzerland loop from Erkelenz

Moderate

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Adolfosee – Myhler Switzerland loop from Erkelenz

02:07

39.0km

120m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Doverner Bruch

Obere Ruraue

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.8 km

Rur River in the Obere Ruraue Nature Reserve

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The nice thing about this area is that there are signs pointing to attractions, restaurants and places to stay. That's a real highlight that other regions should take a look at.

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18.1 km

Adolfosee and island in NSG Obere Ruraue

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Baggersee with relics from the past

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18.6 km

Wasser.Blick 25 - Adolfosee

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19.1 km

Adolfosee

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Lake Adolfo is a real insider tip. Since it is not officially a bathing lake, swimming at this lake is only tolerated and you can do so at your own risk. The lake was leased in 1973 by the Ratheimer Angelverein and has been a popular and fish-rich body of water for many anglers and divers from the area ever since. There is also a filling station on the lake for divers. In addition to the Ratheim fishing club, there is also a sailing club with a mooring, which enables sailing and windsurfing on Lake Adolfo. However, there are also loungers on the beach that allow you to sunbathe after bathing in the water. Bathing with dogs in the lake is only tolerated as it is not an official bathing lake. For cyclists there is a Rurufer cycle path along the lake. The diverse landscape of the Rurgraben near Ratheim is also ideal for hiking, walking or jogging.
Camping, storage and tents as well as larger events are not allowed due to the nature reserve. In the meantime, however, there is a kiosk, boat rental and toilets on site. There is a large parking lot for cars, the parking rules of which are monitored by security. It is approx. 300 m from the swimming area. The city center of Heinsberg is approx. 800 meters from the lake.
Dogs on a leash are allowed around the lake. In some places in the city, there are also bag dispensers available for proper disposal of the remains.
Source: seen.de/adolfosee-lago-laprello/freizeitangebote

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19.2 km

Rur Bridge at Adolfosee

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The lake is a quarry pond, created as a result of sand and gravel quarrying from the late 1960s to the 1980s. In the initial phase it was popularly called "Lago Laprello" (the quarry pond in the Heinsberg district of Lieck is also called Lago Laprello, after the gravel mining company), it then got its official name after Adolf Freiherr Spies von Büllesheim from Ratheim, who belonged to this was a member of the Bundestag for the district of Heinsberg at the time.

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22.5 km

Bridge over the Rur

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Here you can catch a glimpse of the Rur from one of the bridges or from the shore.

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22.5 km

Pedestrian Bridge Over the Roer

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We walked over this bridge today with a flat tire.

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25.7 km

Myhler Schweiz Ponds

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Depending on the time of day (early) and day of the week (not weekend), you may be completely alone here. On the way in De Meinweg coming from Aachen, you mostly follow the planned route.

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