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Weiertor, Zülpich – Zülpich Castle loop from Neffelbachaue

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Euskirchen

Zülpich

Weiertor, Zülpich – Zülpich Castle loop from Neffelbachaue

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Weiertor, Zülpich – Zülpich Castle loop from Neffelbachaue

00:30

6.74km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 6, 2026

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685 m

Neffelsee Lock Gate

Highlight • Structure

At the Neffelbach stream, above the Zülpich-Füssenich gauge, the water level rises above 98 cm and flows into the Neffelsee, which serves as a retention basin. This 67-hectare body of water, created as a residual lake from the "Zülpich Mitte" open-cast lignite mine, is now a nature reserve for many rare and endangered species. The overflow of the Neffelbach stream at this point, with its wide channel leading down to the lakeshore, is commonly known as the Neffelsee Cascade due to its shape and the water flowing down during floods.
Audio guide to the station at rebrand.ly/RTZ_Wasserradwege_POI-Neffelsee

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Weiertor, Zülpich

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The Weiertor is another entrance to Zülpich. It is only a proverbial stone's throw from the Bachtor.

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Zülpich Castle

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In 1285 the Archbishop Friedrich III. from Saarwerden demolish a castle that the Jülich counts had illegally built and instead build the Zülpicher castle with its mighty round towers.
The present castle dates from the 14./15. Century and is integrated into the city wall Zülpichs. Also well preserved are the four city gates: Münstertor, Bachtor, Kölntor, Weiertor.
They are part of the largely restored Wall Ring, which surrounds the historic center of Zülpich.
Source: https: //rheinland.info

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3.21 km

Fountain and Statues at Zülpich Market Square

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Since the late Middle Ages, the urban market has been occupied here. The associated well has recently been rediscovered and overbuilt. Next to it stands a war memorial of the early 20th century. The adorning him is considered the Frankish King Chlodwig.

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