Mönchengladbach, Niers and Schloss Neersen

48 kilometres through the Niersaue — over four bridges, past Schloss Neersen, with cafés and an ice cream parlour along the way.

The route

You start in Mönchengladbach. You cross Hammer Bach, Kanal III, Koizgraben and several other waterways, crossing the Niers and three canals on bridges. An avenue accompanies you on the route, which runs almost entirely on asphalt and remains flat — 125 metres of elevation gain over 48 kilometres. Along the way lie Schloss Neersen, the Bökelberg-Stadion and six churches. If you fancy a break: das käffchen am steinkreis, Gartenpark-Café, Steffi, Cafe Bar Istini Besir or the Eisdiele Pompea.

Distance

48 km

Ascent

125 m

Riding time

approx. 3:14 h

Surface

Mostly asphalt

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5. km 7.2 St. Marien Church

6. km 8.9 das käffchen am steinkreis Café

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9. km 10.6 Eisdiele Pompea Ice cream parlour

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30. km 35.9 Kapelle Klein Jerusalem Church

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32. km 37.2 Schloss Neersen Palace

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36. km 44.1 Bökelberg-Stadion Monument

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