Attractions around Düren

The way at the reservoir was more beautiful than expected and should be included in a tour with.

The south way around the reservoir is rather uninteresting as well as driveway. But on the north side there is a great way with some jetties and interesting views.

Unfortunately, Mariwawald Monastery will be closed during the year 2018. The ten monks who live here are now very old and can not operate the monastery without support. In addition, … read more

The Art Nouveau hydroelectric power plant is located in Heimbach and was put into operation in 1905.
The hydroelectric power station draws its water from the Urft dam via the … read more

The Hindenburg Gate is a colorful sandstone rock. The rock was created in the Triassic during the period of Buntsandstein about 220 million years ago from rubble and sand. The … read more

This diverse reservoir is recommended in every season. He or his environment also has a lot to offer the kids.
The fish ladder with the glass underwater area is definitely … read more

Very nice castle located above Heimbach.
The castle was first mentioned in 1106 as the property of the lords of Hengebach. The castle later fell to the Count of Jülich. … read more

Beautiful rock formations made of red sandstone. The red sandstone cliffs in the Rur Valley have been under nature protection since 1999. Eagle owls have been breeding here again for … read more

This is a beautiful circuit, especially recommended would be the "wild way" right at the beginning of the round. On the weekends it could be a bit crowded, who can go here during the week.

The Obermaubach dam in Obermaubach in the municipality of Kreuzau in the district of Düren, North Rhine-Westphalia, was built in 1933 and 1934 and serves as a compensating reservoir for … read more

Especially in the present time you should take a moment here and commemorate the fallen from the Second World War. Maybe think of the many dead in Ukraine who are currently having to die there.

The large nature reserve Buntsandsteinfelsen in the Rurtal fascinates with its imposing, reddish rocks with unique rock heads and rocky outcrops. This unique landscape, located on the northern edge of … read more

The Paulushofdamm separates the Obersee from the Rursee. From here you can hike or cycle left on the Rursee in the direction of the Schwammenauel dam or right on the Urftseerandweg to the Urftsee dam.

The castle ruins on Buntsandsteinfelsen high above the Rurtal is a real highlight of any tour to Nideggen.

On this way you will be rewarded with great views (over to the castle Nideggen, down to the Rur valley, ....). The path is feasible all year round.

Experience the "heart" of the Eifel National Park completely barrier-free!

"Wild path" sounds like imponderable terrain, stumbling blocks, obstacles and difficult progress. Incorrect. Although a completely natural wilderness has grown … read more

The Eugenienstein is a rocky plateau with a breathtaking view of the Rurtal and on Bergstein with the Krawutschketurm directly opposite.
The ascent from the Rur is steep and sweaty. A walk from Nideggen or Rath.

The hiking trail leads directly along the shore. Always great views of the Urft and the towering green mountains.

In good visibility great panorama!

The Laufenburg is a beautifully preserved and well maintained knight's castle from the 12th century. Amazingly, over the centuries, it changed hands only through inheritance or through purchases, but not … read more