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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Städteregion Aachen
Herzogenrath

Wurm Bridge – Rapids on the Wurm loop from Kohlscheid

Hard

4.4

(19)

55

riders

Wurm Bridge – Rapids on the Wurm loop from Kohlscheid

02:45

42.5km

320m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Wurmtal südlich Herzogenrath, einschließlich Meisbach, Würselen

Wurmtal nördlich Herzogenrath

Rimburger Busch und Kanualbusch

Bergehalden Noppenberg und Nordstern

Bergehalde Anna II

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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9.33 km

Trail along the Wurm in the Wurmtal north of Herzogenrath

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If you like hiking or cycling, you should definitely treat yourself to the path along the Wurm. The Wurm is the natural border between Germany and the Netherlands.

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Wurmtal nördlich Herzogenrath

Nature Reserve

3

13.0 km

Rimburg Castle

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15.0 km

5

15.9 km

Wurm Bridge

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One of the numerous Wurm bridges - here in the Wurmtal recreation area

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15.9 km

Bridge over the River Wurm

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This is a great place to observe water birds.

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16.9 km

Rapids on the Wurm

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The Wurm is a 53 km long river and flows into the Rur. The name is said to come from the time of the Celts and means something like "warm", …

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18.4 km

Wurm Wilderness

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Here the Wurm disappears into the thicket, while the path follows a straight ditch.

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9

18.4 km

Restored section of the Wurm

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Renatured rivers bring something for everyone and are now being done more and more often.

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42.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

12.2 km

7.04 km

6.00 km

1.38 km

348 m

Surfaces

29.3 km

5.93 km

4.71 km

1.81 km

419 m

379 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Thursday 3 September

24°C

15°C

69 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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