Broichwald Nature Reserve – Bridge over the Erft River loop from Kernzone Erftaue Gymnich

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Kerpen

Broichwald Nature Reserve – Bridge over the Erft River loop from Kernzone Erftaue Gymnich

Moderate

4.3

(17)

hikers

Broichwald Nature Reserve – Bridge over the Erft River loop from Kernzone Erftaue Gymnich

04:40

18.3km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Rheinland

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.97 km

Rapids on the Erft River

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Beautiful cycle path along the Erft

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7.42 km

Broichwald Nature Reserve

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The nature reserve is a remnant of the hardwood floodplain. The dominant tree species are oak and elm.

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8.82 km

Falconry

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Admission without flight demonstration: €2.00
Flight demonstration in good weather: Tuesday to Sunday at 3:00 p.m.,
Admission €5.00 adults, children up to 11 years €3.00

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9.31 km

Bridge Over the Kleine Erft

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Sher many walkers, some to go for a walk, rather drive carefully.

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9.51 km

Ehemalige Kiesgrube bei Türnich

Nature Reserve

11.8 km

Kerpener Bruch sowie die südlich angrenzenden Freiflächen und ehemaligen Abgrabungsbereiche

Nature Reserve

13.0 km

Kleine Erft Aqueduct and Sluice Gate (Kerpen)

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This is a device for flood protection

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13.0 km

Erft Weir in Broich Forest

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The Broichwald is ideal for a walk. There is a 200-year-old oak tree there.

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15.7 km

Erft Bridge

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Here you can take a break in the courtyard cafe and enjoy the impressive building ensemble. Note opening hours!
schloss-tuernich.de

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16.4 km

Türnich Castle Park

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Beautiful castle park with great old trees :)

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18.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

3.06 km

1.67 km

888 m

Surfaces

6.02 km

4.74 km

3.15 km

2.59 km

1.85 km

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

17°C

5°C

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

November 12, 2023,Türnich mit Klaus und Freunden

We started from the free parking lot at Heerstr.134
The paths are initially quite asphalt-heavy, later muddy. (That can't be changed given the beautiful weather of the previous days)
The end took place in the restoration of the Türnicher Mühle, where we enjoyed expensive but delicious organic coffee and cake. During our stay in the restaurant, I would have better …

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