Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: December 9, 2025

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517 m

Kermeter

Forest

1.53 km

Heimbach Art Nouveau Hydroelectric Power Station

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The Art Nouveau hydroelectric power station is located in Heimbach and was put into operation in 1905. The hydroelectric power plant draws its water from the Urft dam via the …

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1.73 km

Heimbach Dam and Rur River Loop

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From the circular path around the Heimbach barrage you have very beautiful views of the lake.

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4.11 km

Rur River in Heimbach

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From Heimbach, a paved but shady path along the Rur River leads toward Schwammenauel and the dam. During the summer months, you can board the Rurseebahn, which runs to Schwammenauel.

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4.12 km

Hengebach Castle

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Very beautiful castle complex in Heimbach.

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5.33 km

View of Hengebach Castle

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Very nice castle located above Heimbach.
The castle was first mentioned in 1106 as the property of the lords of Hengebach. The castle later fell to the Count of Jülich. …

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6.31 km

Wooden boardwalk at the Heimbach Reservoir

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Beautiful and rustic sections, wooden walkways and reflections in the water.

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6.63 km

Wooden boardwalks at Heimbach Reservoir

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Beautiful footpath, partly over wooden footbridges, in the immediate vicinity of the shore.

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6.94 km

Wooden Walkway at Heimbach Reservoir (Rur)

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Along the reservoir over a wooden walkway 👍

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9.09 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.56 km

2.36 km

1.64 km

1.44 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.20 km

1.31 km

617 m

515 m

245 m

172 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 20 January

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Rur River in Heimbach – View of Hengebach Castle loop from Hasenfeld

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Heimbach Dam and Rur River Loop

Rur River in Heimbach

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