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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Rapids on the Wurm

North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Heinsberg

Übach-Palenberg

Rapids on the Wurm

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Rapids on the Wurm

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Location: Übach-Palenberg, Heinsberg, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Didada

August 20, 2021

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The Wurm is a 53 km long river and flows into the Rur. The name is said to come from the time of the Celts and means something like "warm", since the worm also comes from thermal springs.

At this point, the Wurm shows small rapids.

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Werner 🚲

July 4, 2022

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Although the Wurm is largely channeled, it flows quite quickly in places, making for a picturesque sight.

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Oliver🌍

May 27, 2024

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The Wurm is said to have received its name from the Celts who settled in the Aachen Basin. It is explained as a derivation of the word warm, which refers to the thermal springs from which the Wurm is partly fed (see also derivation of the city name of Würselen). However, there is no conclusive evidence for this derivation.

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Beeckfließ Cycle Path – Wurm Cycle Path loop from Alsdorf-Busch

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Wurm Cycle Path – Beeckfließ Cycle Path loop from Geilenkirchen

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Brunssummerheide – Brunssummerheide Cycle Route loop from Übach-Palenberg

41.0km

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 80 m

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Location: Übach-Palenberg, Heinsberg, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Beeckfließ Cycle Path – Wurm Cycle Path loop from Alsdorf-Busch

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Wurm Cycle Path – Beeckfließ Cycle Path loop from Geilenkirchen

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