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North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Approach to Glessener Höhe – View from Glessener Höhe loop from LVR Kulturzentrum Abtei Brauweiler

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Approach to Glessener Höhe – View from Glessener Höhe loop from LVR Kulturzentrum Abtei Brauweiler

Moderate

17

riders

Approach to Glessener Höhe – View from Glessener Höhe loop from LVR Kulturzentrum Abtei Brauweiler

01:01

17.4km

160m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

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Naturpark Rheinland

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.69 km

Königsdorfer Forest

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Since 2003, the Königsdorf forest nature reserve and because of its pan-European importance as a natural pedunculate oak hornbeam forest also designated as FFH (Flora Fauna Habitat) area.

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2.91 km

Glessener Hut

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Nice resting place at the crossroads.

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4.14 km

Glessener Heights

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At the Glessener Höhe there is a beautiful barbecue area with a large lawn, which is suitable for the whole family.

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4.37 km

Approach to Glessener Höhe

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The paved path to the Glessener Höhe is very easy to drive on, but later turns into a gravel path.

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5.42 km

View of the power plant near Glessener Höhe

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Directions to Glessener Höhe

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9.14 km

Descent from Glessener Höhe (Southern Route)

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From the vantage point you can let your bike over the forest path run beautiful. But you should pay attention to hikers!

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9.91 km

View from Glessener Höhe

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The Glessener Höhe is an artificially constructed hill. It is a former, now recultivated, spoil heap (tipping site) of the surrounding brown coal open-cast mines.

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12.6 km

Heidenburg ramp on the Via Belgica

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If you want to climb Monte Glessano, you have to go up there

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17.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

2.86 km

847 m

650 m

400 m

Surfaces

7.35 km

5.26 km

4.67 km

150 m

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Monday 12 October

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10°C

72 %

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