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Rur River near Jülich – Jülich Citadel loop from Aldenhoven

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

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Aldenhoven

Rur River near Jülich – Jülich Citadel loop from Aldenhoven

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4.8

(24)

126

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Rur River near Jülich – Jülich Citadel loop from Aldenhoven

01:20

21.2km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.2 km for 227 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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451 m

Rail Trail Jülich–Aldenhoven

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The route runs slightly downhill in the direction of Jülich

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7.44 km

Rur River near Jülich

Highlight • River

There is currently a lot of construction going on along the RUR in Jülich. Cycle traffic is therefore being diverted onto the busy road several times.

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8.57 km

Witch Tower (Rur Gate), Jülich

Highlight • Historical Site

Built at the beginning of the 14th century, the witch tower is the only remaining part of the medieval town fortifications.

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8.81 km

Jülich Market Square

Highlight • Settlement

Nice opportunity for a stopover, several restaurants with outdoor catering

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9.21 km

Jülich Citadel

Highlight • Historical Site

The citadel was built from 1543 as part of the "ideal city of the Renaissance" and is the oldest citadel north of the Alps.

Source and more info: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zitadelle_J%C3%BClich

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10.1 km

The River Rur in Jülich

Highlight • River

Jülich is located on the Rur. The surrounding area lies in the north of the Jülich-Zülpicher Börde. The urban area is bounded in the north by the city of Linnich, …

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12.6 km

Bench with a View of the Rur near Jülich

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The left side of the Rur is really nice to cycle along the river. Sometimes it is a leisurely river and sometimes it even looks a little wilder (at the numerous weirs).

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14.0 km

View of the Rur near Jülich

Highlight • River

Jülich is located on the Rur. The surrounding area lies in the north of the Jülich-Zülpicher Börde. The urban area is bounded in the north by the city of Linnich, …

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21.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.57 km

5.41 km

4.16 km

1.27 km

707 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

2.62 km

2.37 km

1.18 km

859 m

130 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 31 May

24°C

13°C

32 %

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Rur River near Jülich – Jülich Citadel loop from Aldenhoven

Rail Trail Jülich–Aldenhoven

Rur River near Jülich

Witch Tower (Rur Gate), Jülich

Jülich Market Square

Jülich Citadel

The River Rur in Jülich

Bench with a View of the Rur near Jülich

View of the Rur near Jülich

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