Around the Rur near Hückelhoven - industrial culture and craftsmanship in transition

Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Heinsberg

Hückelhoven

Around the Rur near Hückelhoven - industrial culture and craftsmanship in transition

Moderate

4.6

(25)

104

riders

Around the Rur near Hückelhoven - industrial culture and craftsmanship in transition

02:33

40.4km

150m

Cycling

Along the Rur you will experience exciting contrasts between nature, culture and the traces of the coal industry. The river that meanders through Hückelhoven forms a green-blue lifeline with meadows, fields and trees. Once feared for flooding, the Rur, which has now been tamed, offers many opportunities for recreation.

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by Städteregion Aachen

Last updated: May 4, 2025

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

NSG Obere Ruraue

NSG Mühlenbach Millicher Bruch

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

22.6 km

Rur River in the Obere Ruraue Nature Reserve

Highlight • River

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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23.6 km

North Gate of the Grünmetropole on the Rur Cycle Path

Highlight • Monument

Good access to the Rur-Ufer cycle path from Hückelhoven.

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27.8 km

Adolfosee

Highlight • Lake

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 …

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40.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

9.40 km

6.94 km

2.29 km

2.08 km

992 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.8 km

7.69 km

5.49 km

3.30 km

999 m

184 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Monday 2 November

10°C

4°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

March 8, 2026,Rund um die Rur bei Hückelhoven – Industriekultur und Handwerk im Wandel

If you then download the tour for "offline" use, the phone battery will be able to record everything 🙈

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February 10, 2025

Along the Rur you will experience exciting contrasts between nature, culture and the traces of the coal industry. The river that meanders through Hückelhoven forms a green-blue lifeline with meadows, fields and trees. Once feared for flooding, the Rur, which has now been tamed, offers many opportunities

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