Restored Wurm River – Nirmer Lädchen Farm Shop loop from Geilenkirchen

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Heinsberg

Geilenkirchen

Restored Wurm River – Nirmer Lädchen Farm Shop loop from Geilenkirchen

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Restored Wurm River – Nirmer Lädchen Farm Shop loop from Geilenkirchen

03:25

13.5km

30m

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: August 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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125 m

Geilenkirchen Station

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The first station in Geilenkirchen was opened in 1852 with the opening of the Herzogenrath - Rheydt section. In 1900 the second station, which belonged to the Geilenkirchen district railway, was opened. Because of its central location, this became the largest on the circular railway. In the district station there was a roundhouse and workshops. Because of the meter gauge system of the Kreisbahn, it was not possible to shunt freight cars directly onto the tracks of the state railway. These had to be handled on special loading tracks. In 1938, the Rollbock system made it possible to move the standard-gauge wagons on the meter-gauge tracks of the Geilenkirchen district railway. The station complex thus consisted of two entrance buildings, a warehouse for goods and baggage handling, a loading ramp and a siding for loading wagons with vehicles (Geilenkirchen is a location for the German Armed Forces). After the end of rail operations on the Kreisbahn, the bus depot of the later Kreiswerke Heinsberg was built on the site of the Geilenkirchener Kreisbahn. These took over the passenger transport with buses, which now replaced the passenger trains of the Kreisbahn. Today the former district works are called Heinsberg West Verkehr.

From 1992, Interregio trains on the Aachen–Berlin route ran regularly to Geilenkirchen station. With the introduction of the summer timetable in 2001, this connection was deleted. From the 2013 winter timetable, IC trains on the Aachen–Berlin route stopped at Geilenkirchen station once a day. Since the timetable change in December 2020, Geilenkirchen has been the stopping point for the ICE 1545 Aachen-Berlin (7:31), the ICE 1548 Berlin - Aachen (19:30) and the ICE 846 to Aachen (Sundays 21:21).

In 2008, the city of Geilenkirchen took over the station building from Deutsche Bahn and began urgent renovation work. New business areas are to be integrated into the building. As early as 2008, a McDonald's branch [5] and a bakery opened in the station. A kiosk and a taxi center were to follow, but have not come for years. In addition, an upgraded waiting area with a service counter and new toilet facilities should make staying in and around the station more attractive for the approximately 3,000 commuters a day.

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1.21 km

Restored Wurm River

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The Wurm has been given a wider, more natural riverbed. It serves to retain water. But it is also a good habitat for many animals and plants. There are places to sit with a beautiful view of the flora and fauna.

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2.47 km

Wurm River view

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Beautiful atmospheric pictures. A visit to the Wurm is worthwhile.

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6.77 km

Nirmer Lädchen Farm Shop

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A detour is worthwhile.
Great products ....

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7.18 km

Wurm Bridge

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The bridge connects the Wurm cycle/hiking trail with Nirm.

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8.53 km

Müllendorf Recreation Area

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Parents and children love to visit the Müllendorf leisure facility in Geilenkirchen with its wide range of play options. The giant slide and four-arm swing on the playground delight the little ones.

A small pond is immediately brought into play by the children in the warmer months. What could be nicer than a good splash and a splash. When the children finally tear themselves away from the water, they use the swings and seesaws or climb the climbing frames.

Families who want to turn their visit to the leisure facility into a family outing with a picnic will find green meadows as well as barbecue facilities. Parents can reserve the barbecue facilities at the Müllendorf leisure facility with the sports department of the city of Geilenkirchen (Tel.: +49 (0) 2451 629414).

The pony farm in the Müllendorf leisure facility is of course very popular with all children. Guided pony tours are part of the offer and all children can stroke and love the ponies free of charge. Parents and children quench their hunger and thirst in the “Ponytränke mit Biergarten” inn.
But a simple break for hikers and cyclists is also ideal.

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9.01 km

Bridge over the Wurm

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Turnoff over the bridge to the Müllendorf leisure complex.

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11.2 km

Bench with a view of the river Wurm

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Especially in summer, you are grateful for every resting place in the shade.

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13.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

1.45 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.52 km

3.78 km

1.98 km

1.18 km

853 m

171 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

15°C

8°C

98 %

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Comments

April 11, 2024,Geilenkirchen Schloss Trips -an der Wurm entlang

After a bad start to the week, it's time for a short trip into the blooming nature

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March 21, 2025,Schloss Trips (Geilenkirchen) en langs de Worm

A nice flat walk along my beloved Wurm, this time in the other direction. From Geilenkirchen first along the Wurm to Schloss Trips, a beautiful castle with a beautiful park where you can walk through (we thought 😉). The elderly people who have their apartment here in the large annex/retirement home are lucky! 😊
Now our route actually only just …

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