Cologne District

Heimbach Weir

North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Kreis Düren

Heimbach

Heimbach Weir

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Heimbach Weir

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Road cycling

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Running

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Gravel riding

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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

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February 28, 2018

Hiking

The dam in Heimbach serves to regulate the fluctuating water level on the Rurstausee and the Urftstausee. From here you have a nice view of the Heimbacher reservoir.

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June 28, 2022

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Beautiful view of the Rur with its very large trout.

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October 5, 2017

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There is a lot to see in this section. Be it the Grundablas, the boardwalks or just the great view.

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Heimbach Weir – View of Hengebach Castle loop from Rur Dam

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Rur Valley view – Mariawald Abbey loop from Heimbach (Eifel)

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Elevation 250 m

Weather

Tuesday 10 November

11°C

5°C

80 %

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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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Heimbach Weir

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View of Hengebach Castle – Heimbach Weir loop from Heimbach

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Heimbach Weir – View of Hengebach Castle loop from Rur Dam

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Rur Valley view – Mariawald Abbey loop from Heimbach (Eifel)

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