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Rur near Hilfarth

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Rur near Hilfarth

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    September 16, 2024

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    Around the Rur near Hückelhoven - Industrial culture and crafts in transition

    On this tour you will experience the past and yet lively era of coal mining and discover numerous scenic and cultural gems.

    The Rur shapes Hückelhoven. The river flows through the city from southeast to northwest. Surrounded by meadows and fields, rows of trees and strips of woodland, the Rur forms a green-blue ribbon in the plain. Once feared because of its frequent floods, the Rur has now been tamed and is an invaluable recreational and adventure for the city.
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    For a long time, the area was also characterized by extensive basket willow cultivation, from which the raw material for the traditional industry of basket making was obtained. Unlike in other regions, pollarded willows were not pruned. The willows were obtained from shoots that grew directly from the rootstock. The plant appearance of the willow cultivation was therefore reminiscent of the coppice farming of the Siegerland and Dill Valley.
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    1. Rur River – Confluence of the Wurm and the Rur loop from Jülich-Broich

    77.1km

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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    Elevation 50 m

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    Location: Hückelhoven, Heinsberg, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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