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Orchels Pond – View of Orchelsweiher loop from Derichsweiler

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Orchels Pond – View of Orchelsweiher loop from Derichsweiler

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Orchels Pond – View of Orchelsweiher loop from Derichsweiler

01:44

24.6km

280m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.94 km for 97 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.97 km

Gut Merberich

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Already in Roman times people settled in the area of today's spacious complex. In the 14th century it was re-established as a knight's seat on the foundations of a Roman …

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14.1 km

Orchels Pond

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The Orchelsweiher offers a place of relaxation in every season. The flora and fauna is very diverse and varied depending on the season. You shouldn't swim here, but with the …

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14.3 km

View of Orchelsweiher

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The view of the Orchelsweiher is special at this point. One or two benches invite you to take a rest in this idyllic spot.

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14.5 km

Shelter mushroom at Laufenburger Weiher

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Located directly on the Laufenburger Weiher.

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15.7 km

Franzosenkreuz Memorial

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In 1679, at this point, a French officer was murdered and buried. But even around 19 November 1944, heavy fighting took place at the Cross of the Cross during the …

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18.7 km

Descent by the Schwarzenbruch Monastery Ruins

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The lower section is good and mostly dry. In the middle section (Matthias monument) it is often deep, but there is a good trail bypass above the main path. The …

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21.1 km

View of the tree-lined Münsterstraße and the Friedwald

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At this point there is a great view of Baumallee Münsterstr. / the cemetery forest.

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21.2 km

Friedwald Meroder Forest

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Near the car park Gürzenich was started the construction of a cemetery forest.

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24.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.5 km

5.91 km

1.75 km

852 m

608 m

Surfaces

7.77 km

6.81 km

3.72 km

3.53 km

2.68 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

31°C

18°C

19 %

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Orchels Pond – View of Orchelsweiher loop from Derichsweiler

Gut Merberich

Orchels Pond

View of Orchelsweiher

Shelter mushroom at Laufenburger Weiher

Franzosenkreuz Memorial

Descent by the Schwarzenbruch Monastery Ruins

View of the tree-lined Münsterstraße and the Friedwald

Friedwald Meroder Forest

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