Nideggen, Rurtal and Castles

26 kilometres from Nideggen into the Rurtal — hilly, with castles and several bridges.

The route

You start in Nideggen. You cycle on asphalt through forest and settlements, cross the Nideggener Bach and the Heimbach, cross the Rur and the Heimbach on bridges. Along the way you pass Burg Hengelab and Burg Blens, plus five churches — if you fancy a break, you'll find cafés in Heimbach and Nideggen as well as the Eiscafé Wergen. The route is hilly, 373 metres of climbing over 26 kilometres, and takes you along an avenue.

Distance

26 km

Ascent

373 m

Riding time

approx. 1:44 h

Surface

Mostly asphalt

Along the route

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8. km 6 Burg Blens Palace

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14. km 12 Around km 12 · 2 places Eiscafé Wergen, Burg Hengebach

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19. km 23.9 Marienkapelle Church

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