Knechtsteden Abbey – Knechtsteden Monastery loop from Rommerskirchen

Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Kreis Neuss

Rommerskirchen

Knechtsteden Abbey – Knechtsteden Monastery loop from Rommerskirchen

Moderate

4.4

(24)

riders

Knechtsteden Abbey – Knechtsteden Monastery loop from Rommerskirchen

02:26

39.2km

120m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: August 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.9 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

13.8 km

Erft River at Kottmann Mill

Highlight • River

The mill Kottmann was mentioned in its original form as early as the 12th century. As Düppersmühle, the great-great-grandfather of the present owner bought the mill and since then she …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

19.2 km

Langwaden Monastery combines centuries of history with regional culinary traditions. Nestled in an open landscape, it invites visitors to take a relaxing break. The monastery restaurant primarily uses regional products. …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

30.0 km

Knechtsteden forest nature reserve

Highlight • Forest

The Knechtstedener Wald is a forest area west of Dormagen, which includes the parts Mühlenbusch, Knechtstedener Busch and Chorbusch. It is a flora-fauna-habitat area and headwaters of the Pletschbach. Species …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

31.4 km

Knechtsteden Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

The monastery is home to the Norbertgymnasium NGK, a Catholic school where prayers are still held in the morning. Both Christian denominations are taught here. Outside the monastery walls there …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

31.6 km

Knechtsteden Abbey – Courtyard & Monastery Shop

Highlight • Religious Site

Depending on the season, apples, potatoes, carrots, and tomatoes are offered

Showing Translation

Tip by

31.6 km

Schlossgarten Monastery Entrance

Highlight • Historical Site

The baroque gatehouse was built in 1705

Translated by Google •

Tip by

32.1 km

View of Knechtsteden Abbey

Highlight • Viewpoint

Kloster Knechtsteden is a former Premonstratensian abbey from the 12th century.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

39.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.0 km

13.9 km

7.45 km

2.00 km

680 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.5 km

5.02 km

4.36 km

2.11 km

1.07 km

154 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Thursday 15 October

23°C

12°C

35 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

June 27, 2024,RET_2024_Route_93 Dormagen - Rommerskirchen - Grevenbroich - Langwaden - Dormagen

From the Knechtsteden information point at the bus stop opposite the monastery courtyard, we first drive a little south and cross the country road. On the other side we find junction number 54. We follow the junction signage to Anstel: 54 - 60 - 61. At junction 64 we continue straight on towards junction 61, but turn left at the …

Showing Translation