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North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Erftstadt

Erft River – Franziskussee loop from Lechenich

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Erftstadt

Erft River – Franziskussee loop from Lechenich

Easy

4.8

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Erft River – Franziskussee loop from Lechenich

01:37

29.9km

110m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel 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: March 22, 2026

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Naturpark Rheinland

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4.23 km

Erft River

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Here you cycle on gravel paths along the clear, gurgling Erft through green, mild nature. Splendid.

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10.0 km

Schnacke Hunting Trail

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In autumn, it is worth taking a look to the right and left for possible mushrooms.

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16.2 km

Franziskussee

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Nice path around the lake. Not a real trail, but still nice.

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16.4 km

Bench with a view of Franziskussee

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Lake Franziskus is not a swimming lake!
The water is fished by the Hürtherberg 1954 eV fishing club.

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16.5 km

Lake Franziskus

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Lake Franziskus is one of more than two dozen bodies of water in the "Ville" region between Brühl and Liblar, offering hikers wonderful variety during walks in the woods. Historically, …

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24.2 km

Rotbach Stream

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It's a beautiful section, but there are often a lot of dogs there.

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26.6 km

Lechenich Moated Castle

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The former state castle Lechenich of the archbishops and electors of Cologne is today surrounded by parks in a semicircle in the north-east corner of the old town of Lechenich. …

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26.9 km

Bonn Gate

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Lechenich is beautiful. There are also a few nice places in the countryside.

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29.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

7.69 km

1.69 km

1.31 km

333 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

10.6 km

4.94 km

2.37 km

225 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

27°C

16°C

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Erft River – Franziskussee loop from Lechenich

Erft River

Schnacke Hunting Trail

Franziskussee

Bench with a view of Franziskussee

Lake Franziskus

Rotbach Stream

Lechenich Moated Castle

Bonn Gate

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