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Cologne District

Rhein-Erft-Kreis
Bergheim

Paffendorf Castle

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Paffendorf Castle

Recommended by 61 road cyclists out of 65

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Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Rheinland

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    1. View of Sophienhöhe – Terra Nova Viewpoint loop from Paffendorf

    68.5km

    02:39

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    Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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    Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    July 14, 2019

    Castle with changeable history.
    Became worse in the sugar jar (i.e., cheesy - or romantic, as you wish) in the 19th century.
    Marietta Baroness of the Bongart, sold the property in 1958 to a predecessor company of RWE Power, when the then open pit Fortuna-Garsdorf reached the limits of the park.
    On Sundays you can visit the open pit propaganda center here.
    Sorry: Opencast Information Center.
    The castle has a park with beautiful, large and old trees.
    And a cafe.

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      February 7, 2020

      December to March:
      Castle park only open on weekends.

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        March 21, 2022

        Beautiful castle, with lots of water around it and many small bridges.

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          December 14, 2022

          The castle in Paffendorf was first mentioned in 1230.
          Today's complex was built between 1531 and 1546 in the Renaissance style and was given a neo-Gothic overhaul between 1861 and 1865. So she received turrets, battlements and balconies.
          The permanent exhibition "Rheinsche Braunkohle" is located in the castle.
          There are many old trees in the well-kept park with extensive water areas.

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            May 2, 2023

            A beautiful moated castle where you should spend a little time.

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              August 17, 2023

              Impressive moated castle with a beer garden in the idyllic inner courtyard. Is close to the Erftradweg and is worth a detour.

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                February 6, 2025

                Very impressive and beautiful to look at

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                  September 18, 2021

                  Nice lock to pause

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                    Location: Bergheim, Rhein-Erft-Kreis, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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