Rur River – Karkener Rurbrücke loop from Haaren

Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Heinsberg

Waldfeucht

Rur River – Karkener Rurbrücke loop from Haaren

Easy

4.6

(20)

riders

Rur River – Karkener Rurbrücke loop from Haaren

01:48

29.8km

90m

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: August 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Kitscher Bruch Kirchhover Bruch

Helpensteiner Bachtal, oberes Schaagbachtal und Petersholz

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.67 km

Old Farm Machinery

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Here you can find some old agricultural machinery.

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5.40 km

Rur River

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Paved gravel road by the river

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6.70 km

View of Schloss Effeld

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An impressive moated castle from the 14th century, surrounded by a park. Great for a short break with a photo stop on your bike tour.

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10.3 km

The Rödger Bahn is a very fast and short connection from Effeld to Dalheim-Rödgen. Unfortunately, it is not as well developed everywhere as it appears in the photos. At the end, just before Rödgen, it becomes a bumpy track.

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24.2 km

Water lily pond at Haus am See Ophoven

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A nice place (lucky spot #8) with benches and a vantage point to take a longer break from the tour and let your gaze wander over the water lily pond.

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25.4 km

Karkener Rurbrücke

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Located along the beautiful RurUferRadweg. A good rideable path.

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25.4 km

Junction 23 at the Rur Cycle Bridge

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The junction is located right next to the bicycle bridge over the Rur. It is equipped with an information board.

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25.4 km

Rur rapids at the bicycle bridge in the Lower Rur floodplain

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From here on the bridge you can experience the river power. You can see how the Rur swells over a weir and falls down a bit. With wind you can even get rid of the gout.

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