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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

National Park Gate Heimbach

North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

National Park Gate Heimbach

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National Park Gate Heimbach

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Road cycling

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This Highlight is in a protected area

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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

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Tips

August 2, 2018

Hiking

Tourist information at Heimbacher Bahnhof with free Wi-Fi.

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August 3, 2018

Hiking

The Heimbach National Park Gate welcomes visitors to the old train station in the beautiful city of Heimbach.
In addition to the barrier-free tourist information, you will also find the …

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April 4, 2021

Hiking

The national park gate in Heimbach is housed in the historic Heimbach train station building. It not only houses the tourist information center with information material and personal advice, there are also exhibitions about nature in the Eifel National Park. The information area is barrier-free and open every day with the exception of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, as well as New Year's Eve and New Year's. The national park is the starting point for numerous hikes around Heimbach and the surrounding area.

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Nearby routes

Best routes near National Park Gate Heimbach

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#1.

Heimbach Train Station – Rursee Ferry Terminal loop from Heimbach

6.20km

00:25

100m

100m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy

5.0

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45

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#2.

Campsite on the Rur River – Blens Village loop from Rurtal von der Staumauer Heimbach bis Stadtgrenze nördlich Blens

10.8km

00:40

110m

110m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders

#3.

Rursee Spillway (Schwammenauel) – Schwammenauel Dam loop from Rur Dam

8.89km

00:35

140m

140m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Informations

Elevation 210 m

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Sunday 25 October

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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

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