From the cycle path along the Swist River, it's worth taking a short detour across the Swist to Kriegshoven moated castle. It's privately owned and not accessible. However, on the way there, you can get a great view of the castle from the outside.

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1. Swist Cycle Path – Metternich Castle loop from Euskirchen-Stotzheim

45.8km

02:41

140m

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

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2. Rösberg Water Tower – View of Cologne from Brenig loop from Brenig

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01:36

110m

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3. Swistbach Cycle Path – Kottenforst station loop from Brühl

58.5km

03:40

220m

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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Location: Swisttal, Rhein-Sieg-Kreis, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Swist River

1. Swist Cycle Path – Metternich Castle loop from Euskirchen-Stotzheim

2. Rösberg Water Tower – View of Cologne from Brenig loop from Brenig

3. Swistbach Cycle Path – Kottenforst station loop from Brühl

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