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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Düren
Heimbach

Heimbach Weir – Schwammenauel Dam loop from Heimbach

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Düren
Heimbach

Heimbach Weir – Schwammenauel Dam loop from Heimbach

Moderate

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Heimbach Weir – Schwammenauel Dam loop from Heimbach

00:54

12.4km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.6 km for 152 m

After 11.3 km for 264 m

Waypoints

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1.18 km

Heimbach Weir

Highlight • Monument

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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1.25 km

Along the Heimbach Reservoir

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The bike path, along the Heimbach reservoir, leads through a shady forest and is very easy for everyone to ride. Coming from Heimbach, after this section a steeper path leads up to the dam.

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4.89 km

Rursee Spillway (Schwammenauel)

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The Rursee is always worth a trip, be it to take a trip across the lake with the Rurseeschifffahrt, rent a boat and drive it yourself, or take the "Lok" to Heimbach and enjoy the old town there

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5.12 km

Schwammenauel Dam

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The dam is located on the Rursee near Heimbach and Hasenfeld. This view of the water and the surrounding area is simply wonderful at any time of year.

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5.18 km

Rur Dam (Schwammenauel Reservoir)

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With a height of almost 70 meters, the dam is one of the highest in Germany and correspondingly large is the Rursee behind it. The dam was built mainly to …

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6.65 km

View of the Schwammenauel Dam and Hydroelectric Power Station

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Sightseeing at the foot of the dam with information boards and a rest area. View of the flood relief channel.

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9.91 km

Heimbach Reservoir

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You should just have a look...

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11.1 km

View of Heimbach Castle from the bridge

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Has something relaxed the Rur

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12.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.73 km

2.68 km

1.63 km

1.28 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

584 m

465 m

152 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Monday 29 June

26°C

14°C

44 %

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