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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Düren
Heimbach

Heimbach Weir – View of Hengebach Castle loop from Heimbach

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Düren
Heimbach

Heimbach Weir – View of Hengebach Castle loop from Heimbach

Easy

4.9

(8)

73

riders

Heimbach Weir – View of Hengebach Castle loop from Heimbach

00:49

13.2km

120m

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: July 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 2.03 km for 4 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

252 m

Heimbach Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

You should just have a look...

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2

603 m

Heimbach Weir

Highlight • Monument

The dam in Heimbach serves to regulate the fluctuating water level on the Rurstausee and the Urftstausee. From here you have a nice view of the Heimbacher reservoir.

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3

1.26 km

View of Hengebach Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice castle located above Heimbach.
The castle was first mentioned in 1106 as the property of the lords of Hengebach. The castle later fell to the Count of Jülich. …

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4

1.54 km

Has something relaxed the Rur

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1.61 km

Heimbach Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

In Heimbach you will find everything a cyclist's heart desires. Drinks, food and all of this in an idyllic atmosphere.

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6

2.04 km

Heimbach Train Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Very popular with cyclists

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7

2.62 km

Rur River

Highlight • River

The cycle paths along the Rur are very easy to ride.

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8

11.5 km

Heimbach Hydropower Plant

Highlight • Monument

Great area… Absolutely recommendable, definitely again that’s for sure

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13.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.78 km

4.80 km

2.38 km

185 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

106 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Friday 17 July

23°C

14°C

22 %

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