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February 23, 2021

Niddegger Rur-Grat-Runde

Hard

03:29

11.0km

3.2km/h

340m

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Overview

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Waypoints

Parkplatz Danzley (paid)

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Not free. Paid parking between 6 am and 6 pm (3 euros for the whole day)

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542 m

Nideggener Bach Mossy Streambed

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Especially recommended on weekdays, as you are mostly alone in the woods

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830 m

View of Nideggen Castle from Hirtzley

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Beautiful view of Nideggen Castle and the Rur Valley.
The viewpoint is located on the Bundsandstein Route near Nideggen.

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884 m

Bench With View of Nideggen Castle

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A very beautiful path leads along the cliffs opposite Nideggen Castle with several viewpoints and a few benches.

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1.49 km

View of Nideggen Castle and the Rur Valley

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Very beautiful rock formations. Sturdy shoes are recommended.

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1.84 km

Hindenburg Gate

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The Hindenburg Gate is a colorful sandstone rock. The rock was created in the Triassic during the period of Buntsandstein about 220 million years ago from rubble and sand. The …

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2.05 km

View of the Rur Valley from the Buntsandstein cliffs

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One of several viewpoints along the route. Very nice view of the Rur valley.

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2.97 km

Buntsandstein Cliffs (Rur Valley)

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Beautiful rock formations made of red sandstone. The red sandstone cliffs in the Rur Valley have been under nature protection since 1999. Eagle owls have been breeding here again for …

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3.34 km

Kickley Rock Formation

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The Kickley offers the visitor a great view of the Rur valley.

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3.84 km

Path to the Eugenienstein

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Beautiful forest path up to the Eugenienstein.

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4.37 km

Eugenienstein

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It pays to climb the steep, narrow path. At the top, from Eugenienstein, you have a magnificent view of the Rur, which meanders down in the valley towards Obermaubach.

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5.37 km

Old Rur Bridge

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It fulfills its purpose as a pedestrian bridge. It also has a beautiful view of the nearby new bridge.

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5.47 km

Narrow Trail Above the River, Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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very narrow, uneven, partly slippery path. The path leads directly along the edge of the slope. Those who prefer the less adventurous variant should choose the new bridge. 😅

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6.48 km

View of the Rur at Gut Kallerbend

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The Rur between Heimbach and Düren offers a lot of interesting sections. Weirs, many banks, small towns invite you to rest

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6.65 km

Railway crossing near Gut Kallerbend and Obermaubach Reservoir

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Gut Kallerbend and the Obermachbach reservoir are in the immediate vicinity.

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8.00 km

Meadow trail with a view of Gut Kallerbend

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Nice path between the willows. From here you have a beautiful view of the Kallerbend estate.

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8.58 km

Meadow Near Wingertsweg, Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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On our tour we were able to admire a herd of Longhorn cattle here.

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9.36 km

Buntsandstein Rock Formation at Rurau 27

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Here you can see the conglomerate-like structure of the red sandstone in detail.

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10.0 km

Sandstone rocks and viewpoint on the ascent to Nideggen Castle

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Due to the sandstone rocks very worth seeing!

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10.2 km

View of the Rur Valley and the town of Nideggen from beneath Nideggen Castle

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The ruins of Nideggen Castle are the landmark of the town of Nideggen and are owned by the district of Düren. The rectangular hilltop castle was the seat of the …

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10.5 km

Heimerstein Fountain

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romantic place

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11.0 km

Parkplatz Danzley (paid)

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Not free. Paid parking between 6 am and 6 pm (3 euros for the whole day)

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.31 km

3.53 km

1.89 km

244 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.28 km

1.48 km

1.25 km

732 m

731 m

307 m

231 m

Route Details

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Niddegger Rur-Grat-Runde

Parkplatz Danzley (paid)

Nideggener Bach Mossy Streambed

View of Nideggen Castle from Hirtzley

Bench With View of Nideggen Castle

View of Nideggen Castle and the Rur Valley

Hindenburg Gate

View of the Rur Valley from the Buntsandstein cliffs

Buntsandstein Cliffs (Rur Valley)

Kickley Rock Formation

Path to the Eugenienstein

Eugenienstein

Old Rur Bridge

Narrow Trail Above the River, Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

View of the Rur at Gut Kallerbend

Railway crossing near Gut Kallerbend and Obermaubach Reservoir

Meadow trail with a view of Gut Kallerbend

Meadow Near Wingertsweg, Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Buntsandstein Rock Formation at Rurau 27

Sandstone rocks and viewpoint on the ascent to Nideggen Castle

View of the Rur Valley and the town of Nideggen from beneath Nideggen Castle

Heimerstein Fountain

Parkplatz Danzley (paid)

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