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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Kreis Düren

Jülich

Citadel of Jülich

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Citadel of Jülich

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Location: Jülich, Kreis Düren, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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1. Schloss Kellenberg – Bridge at the Old Rur Arm loop from Jülich

19.6km

04:59

50m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Schloss Kellenberg – Barmener Lake loop from Jülich

18.3km

04:38

40m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Citadel of Jülich – Citadel of Jülich loop from Jülich

3.98km

01:01

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hermanspann

November 9, 2020

The citadel is not only at the top but also at the bottom - there is a beautiful circular path around the fortress with some photo motifs.

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Wilfried

April 6, 2022

Imposing and historic architecture

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Nieres

December 1, 2022

The Zitadelle Jülich is one of the oldest and best-preserved fortifications of its kind north of the Alps. It was built in the middle of the 16th century after the devastating city fire of 1547 made it necessary to rebuild the city. Duke Wilhelm V took the opportunity for a complete redesign and Jülich was redesigned according to the ideals of Italian fortifications. Under the direction of the Italian architect Alessandro Pasqualini, the planned city surrounded by a pentagonal city fortification and a palazzo in fortezza (the citadel) as a residence were created. Only a few remnants of the city fortifications can be seen today, while the fortifications of the residence have been largely preserved.
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Elevation 90 m

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Location: Jülich, Kreis Düren, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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1. Schloss Kellenberg – Bridge at the Old Rur Arm loop from Jülich

2. Schloss Kellenberg – Barmener Lake loop from Jülich

3. Citadel of Jülich – Citadel of Jülich loop from Jülich

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