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North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Glessener Heights – Geretzhoven Moated Castle loop from Königsdorfer Forst

Bike touring routes & trails

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Glessener Heights – Geretzhoven Moated Castle loop from Königsdorfer Forst

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4.6

(8)

54

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Glessener Heights – Geretzhoven Moated Castle loop from Königsdorfer Forst

01:31

26.3km

100m

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: May 7, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.70 km

Glessener Heights

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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2

6.18 km

Hallerhof Beer Garden

Highlight • Pub

Delicious potato pancakes and draft beer on Thursdays

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3

7.79 km

Artistic Cyclist Sculpture Roundabout Oberaußem

Highlight • Monument

This refers to the unicyclists of the RV "Freie Bahn" Oberaußem association

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4

14.1 km

Geretzhoven Moated Castle

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The core of the knight's seat dates back to the 16th century and came to the von Bodelschwingh-Plettenberg family through marriage in 1688, who restored it around 1920.

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5

14.8 km

View of Neurath Lignite Power Plant

Highlight • Monument

The Neurath power plant is located in the south of Grevenbroich and borders on the area of the municipality of Rommerskirchen and the town of Bedburg. The operator is RWE …

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6

18.9 km

View of the Niederaussem Lignite Power Plant

Highlight • Monument

Cloud factories are active

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7

20.7 km

Fliesteden Fruit Farm

Highlight • Rest Area

Delicious fruit, partly from surrounding environment. Large selection and located on a nice road to drive. Avoid rush hour.

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8

21.2 km

Fliesteden Castle (Upper Castle)

Highlight • Castle

Fliesteden Castle - Oberburg - was first documented in 1292 as the seat of Lord Wickrath and was owned by various Rhenish noble families until 1800.

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26.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.33 km

8.70 km

4.94 km

2.58 km

618 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.9 km

2.95 km

738 m

461 m

237 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Thursday 16 July

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