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North Rhine-Westphalia

Heinsberg

Waldfeucht

Rur River – View of Schloss Effeld loop from Haaren

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Heinsberg

Waldfeucht

Rur River – View of Schloss Effeld loop from Haaren

Easy

4.5

(18)

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Rur River – View of Schloss Effeld loop from Haaren

01:48

30.0km

90m

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: April 29, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Kitscher Bruch Kirchhover Bruch

Helpensteiner Bachtal, oberes Schaagbachtal und Petersholz

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.67 km

Old Farm Machinery

Highlight • Structure

Here you can find some old agricultural machinery.

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5.40 km

Rur River

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Paved gravel road by the river

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6.70 km

View of Schloss Effeld

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An imposing moated castle from the 14th century, surrounded by a park. Perfect for a short break with a photo stop on your bike tour

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10.3 km

The Rödger Bahn is a very fast and short connection from Effeld to Dalheim-Rödgen. Unfortunately, it is not as well developed everywhere as it appears in the photos. At the end, just before Rödgen, it becomes a bumpy track.

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20.4 km

Old Watermill in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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A hidden gem that I only discovered since the sand road (which actually leads from Birgelen "up" towards Obere Heide) has been closed for construction work. In the future I will always drive this way!

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24.4 km

Water lily pond at Haus am See Ophoven

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A nice place (lucky spot #8) with benches and a vantage point to take a longer break from the tour and let your gaze wander over the water lily pond.

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25.6 km

Junction 23 at the Rur Cycle Bridge

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The junction is located right next to the bicycle bridge over the Rur. It is equipped with an information board.

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25.6 km

Rur rapids at the bicycle bridge in the Lower Rur floodplain

Highlight • River

From here on the bridge you can experience the river power. You can see how the Rur swells over a weir and falls down a bit. With wind you can even get rid of the gout.

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30.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

8.84 km

6.98 km

1.34 km

1.08 km

Surfaces

23.2 km

3.08 km

2.00 km

1.17 km

476 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Friday 5 June

21°C

10°C

49 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Rur River – View of Schloss Effeld loop from Haaren

Old Farm Machinery

Rur River

View of Schloss Effeld

Rödger Bahn

Old Watermill in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Water lily pond at Haus am See Ophoven

Junction 23 at the Rur Cycle Bridge

Rur rapids at the bicycle bridge in the Lower Rur floodplain

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