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North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Erft Flood Canal – Paffendorf Castle loop from Bergheim Zieverich

Hiking trails & Routes

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Erft Flood Canal – Paffendorf Castle loop from Bergheim Zieverich

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Erft Flood Canal – Paffendorf Castle loop from Bergheim Zieverich

02:25

9.56km

20m

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: May 13, 2026

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Naturpark Rheinland

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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993 m

Aachener Tor in Bergheim

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful city gate

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2

3.64 km

Erft Flood Canal

Highlight • River

via the Erftflutkanal. Can be ridden by racing bike, the path is asphalted.

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5.10 km

Paffendorf Castle

Highlight • Castle

First mentioned in 1230 as the bailiwick of Paffendorf, this Renaissance-style moated castle is completely surrounded by water. Today, a brasserie invites visitors to enjoy coffee, cakes, and light meals. …

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5.38 km

Ancient Trees in Paffendorf Castle Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

The 7.5 hectare castle park, designed as a landscape garden, is home to around 180 different types of shrubs and trees, including old sequoias, ginkgoes and plane trees. A forest …

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5.59 km

Plane tree in Paffendorf Castle Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Location: 50126 / Bergheim Paffendorf
Paffendorf Castle Park
Tree species: Common plane tree
Circumference: 6.6 m (measured)
Measurement date (scope): 05/11/2013
Altitude: 37.00 m
single or group: single tree
last visit: 05/11/2013
Condition: vital
Still valid today, 2023

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5.85 km

Castle Pond at Naturpark Rheinland

Highlight • Lake

7

5.92 km

Map of Schlosspark Paffendorf

Highlight • Rest Area

A board with the overall overview of the palace park and its natural wonders.

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6.98 km

Wooden Covered Bridge Over the Mühlenerft

Highlight • Bridge

It doesn't necessarily have to be a shelter - you can weather a downpour here too 👍

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9.56 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.67 km

2.47 km

740 m

383 m

297 m

Surfaces

4.17 km

2.85 km

1.53 km

768 m

239 m

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