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Matzerath Chapel – St. Lambertus Church Erkelenz loop from Orsbeck

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Heinsberg

Wassenberg

Matzerath Chapel – St. Lambertus Church Erkelenz loop from Orsbeck

Easy

4.9

(15)

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Matzerath Chapel – St. Lambertus Church Erkelenz loop from Orsbeck

01:42

28.1km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike 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: April 6, 2026

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Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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2.64 km

Sophia-Jacoba Spoil Heap

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The Ratheimer Halde is visible from afar on the edge of the Rurgraben between Ratheim and Altmyhl.

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3.23 km

Mining Cart "Glück Auf" – Hückelhoven-Ratheim

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Lore "luck up"

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5.58 km

View of Ratheimer Halde

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The heap lies between Altmyhl and Kleingladbach.

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8.57 km

Junction 84 – Heinsberger Land Cycle Network

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Here it's flat through the fields in the direction of Matzerath.

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10.5 km

In 1694 the residents built a chapel. On September 25, 1696, the bishop Reginald Cools of Roermond (1677-1700) consecrated the altar and the chaplain Peter Gehlen from Erkelenz bequeathed land and capital for the Joseph's Chapel

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11.8 km

Cyclist Bridge Over B57 in Erkelenz

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Bicycle back over the B57 in Erkelenz

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13.7 km

St. Lambertus Church Erkelenz

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The 84 m high west tower is an impressive example of Late Gothic, Maasland architecture on the Lower Rhine. The war-damaged nave was replaced in 1953 by a new building. Inside, there are still some of the medieval features.

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14.0 km

Erkelenz Castle and Remains of the City Wall

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The castle was only accessible from the city. Rainald IV, Duke of Geldern († 1423), had planned when the castle tower was built in 1423 to create access for himself …

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28.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.42 km

6.07 km

5.58 km

5.09 km

1.88 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.4 km

4.59 km

1.75 km

1.32 km

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

22°C

12°C

11 %

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Matzerath Chapel – St. Lambertus Church Erkelenz loop from Orsbeck

Sophia-Jacoba Spoil Heap

Mining Cart "Glück Auf" – Hückelhoven-Ratheim

View of Ratheimer Halde

Junction 84 – Heinsberger Land Cycle Network