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North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Along the restored Erft – Peringsmaar Lake loop from Niederaußem

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Along the restored Erft – Peringsmaar Lake loop from Niederaußem

Moderate

9

riders

Along the restored Erft – Peringsmaar Lake loop from Niederaußem

02:52

42.9km

130m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Tips

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Naturpark Rheinland

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

2.77 km

Sand Path Through Naturpark Rheinland

Highlight • Trail

if the weather is nice you can see a lizard with a bit of luck

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2

19.6 km

View of the River Erft

Highlight • River

Very nice bike path well developed.

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3

22.6 km

Erft River

Highlight • River

Cycling along the Erft is simply beautiful

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4

22.7 km

Along the restored Erft

Highlight (Segment) • River

Not suitable for racing bikes, for all other bikes a nice quiet route off the roads.

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5

33.4 km

Lupine Field in Naturpark Rheinland

Highlight • Natural

6

33.9 km

North bank of the Peringsmaar

Highlight • Lake

The Peringsmaar, located between Glesch and Blerichen, is an artificial lake situated on the reclaimed land of the former Fortuna-Garsdorf open-cast mine. The lake covers approximately 20 hectares and reaches …

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7

34.0 km

Lakeside Trail at Naturpark Rheinland

Highlight • Trail

Nice trail right on the lake 👌

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8

36.7 km

Wiedenfelder Heights

Highlight • Summit

is a recultivated high tip from the overburden of the overburden above the lignite. It stretches between Niederaussem and Paffendorf, between the former Fortuna-Garsdorf and Bergheim opencast mines.

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42.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.6 km

3.03 km

1.13 km

568 m

442 m

220 m

Surfaces

26.2 km

7.94 km

6.51 km

1.73 km

588 m

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Tuesday 3 November

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