Mönchengladbach, Niers and eight churches

55 kilometres through meadows and settlements — across the Niers, past eight churches and an avenue.

The route

You start in Mönchengladbach. You cross the Niers and along the way you pass Pletschbach, Luidbach, Beeck and Hammer Bach. The route is flat, 93 per cent asphalt, and takes you past eight churches — from St. Nikolaus to St. Marien. Along the way you'll find the Kaiserturm ruins, the Narrenmühle and several monuments. If you fancy a break, you'll find cafés like das käffchen am steinkreis or Robin Hood, and ice cream shops like Pompea and Luce.

Distance

55 km

Ascent

186 m

Riding time

approx. 3:39 h

Surface

Mostly asphalt

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23. km 14.7 St. Lucia Kapelle Church

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29. km 20 Ruine Kaiserturm (Burg Bocholt) Palace

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44. km 44.3 Eisdiele Pompea Ice cream parlour

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