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North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Erftstadt

Silver Lake – Rösberg Water Tower loop from Erftstadt

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Erftstadt

Silver Lake – Rösberg Water Tower loop from Erftstadt

Moderate

5.0

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Silver Lake – Rösberg Water Tower loop from Erftstadt

02:29

48.7km

190m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 23, 2026

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Naturpark Rheinland

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.19 km

Altwald Ville

Nature Reserve

2.58 km

Silver Lake

Highlight • Lake

The Silbersee was created when brown coal mining ended in the mid-1930s. The remaining holes in the opencast mines slowly filled with water as the groundwater rose again.
The Silbersee …

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5.83 km

Singletrack trail in Naturpark Rheinland

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nice little trail

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12.0 km

The Metternich Wall – Cols de Cologne

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Today's Col takes us to the southwest slope of the Ville and exudes a touch of Flanders (without the smell of pig manure).

The Bergstrasse in the tranquil Metternich is …

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15.2 km

Swist River

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From the cycle path along the Swist River, it's worth taking a short detour across the Swist to Kriegshoven moated castle. It's privately owned and not accessible. However, on the …

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16.8 km

Heimerzheim village and the Swistbach

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Here you can take a break. Delicious cappuccino and apple pie are available from the Lennartz bakery.

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23.9 km

Straight path through the fields near Hohn

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Not really special, but good asphalt.

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25.4 km

Römerblick Viewpoint and Rest Area

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Great long-distance view, with an explanation of what you see where.

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27.0 km

Waldville

Nature Reserve

29.0 km

Römisches Übungslager

Archaeological Site

39.4 km

Rösberg Water Tower

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Very great style and good landmark.

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48.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.3 km

6.01 km

2.65 km

340 m

259 m

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.9 km

18.4 km

7.15 km

2.12 km

133 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Silver Lake – Rösberg Water Tower loop from Erftstadt

Silver Lake

Singletrack trail in Naturpark Rheinland

The Metternich Wall – Cols de Cologne

Swist River

Heimerzheim village and the Swistbach

Straight path through the fields near Hohn

Römerblick Viewpoint and Rest Area

Rösberg Water Tower

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