Rur River – Confluence of the Wurm and the Rur loop from Karken

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Rur River – Confluence of the Wurm and the Rur loop from Karken

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Rur River – Confluence of the Wurm and the Rur loop from Karken

01:31

24.6km

30m

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: September 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Obere Ruraue

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.04 km

Rur River

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Paved gravel road by the river

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1.96 km

Rur rapids at the bicycle bridge in the Lower Rur floodplain

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From here on the bridge you can experience the river power. You can see how the Rur swells over a weir and falls down a bit. With wind you can even get rid of the gout.

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1.98 km

Karkener Rurbrücke

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Located along the beautiful RurUferRadweg. A good rideable path.

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3.24 km

Confluence of the Wurm and Rur rivers

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The 53 km long river Wurm flows into the Rur at this point.

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3.27 km

Confluence of the Wurm and the Rur

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I'm somehow drawn to this little spot; two idyllic rivers meet and decide to continue their journey together.

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3.96 km

Eifel-Rur Fish Interpretive Trail

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In this section the path runs almost entirely along the river.

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8.19 km

Pedestrian Bridge Over the Roer

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We walked over this bridge today with a flat tire.

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11.4 km

Wasser.Blick 25 - Adolfosee

Viewpoint

11.9 km

Adolfosee and island in NSG Obere Ruraue

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Baggersee with relics from the past

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24.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

2.78 km

2.74 km

2.43 km

2.31 km

Surfaces

10.5 km

6.96 km

4.97 km

1.74 km

260 m

104 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 14 October

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9°C

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Rur River – Confluence of the Wurm and the Rur loop from Karken

Rur River

Rur rapids at the bicycle bridge in the Lower Rur floodplain

Karkener Rurbrücke

Confluence of the Wurm and Rur rivers

Confluence of the Wurm and the Rur

Eifel-Rur Fish Interpretive Trail

Pedestrian Bridge Over the Roer

Adolfosee and island in NSG Obere Ruraue

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