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Swister Tower – Franziskussee loop from Hürth-Kalscheuren

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Hürth

Swister Tower – Franziskussee loop from Hürth-Kalscheuren

Moderate

4.5

(6)

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Swister Tower – Franziskussee loop from Hürth-Kalscheuren

02:12

39.3km

240m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Rheinland

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.5 km

Gravel Paths Through the Ville Forests

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The paths are great to drive and there is also a simple bench here :)

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19.6 km

Forest Edge Trail (Naturpark Rheinland)

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I love this route, if you are not there for two months, it may have changed its character again. There are a few beehives near the hunting trail, please be …

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21.5 km

Swister Tower

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It is the landmark of Weilerswist and adorns the coat of arms of the community in the north of the Euskirchen district. That is not by accident. Because the "Swister …

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21.6 km

Swisterberg Tower and Viewpoint

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On the left is a nice trail (looking towards the tower). Watch out for strollers!

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22.9 km

Villewälder

Nature Reserve

24.9 km

Altwald Ville

Nature Reserve

27.4 km

Erftstadt Forest Beer Garden

Highlight • Pub

Nice beer garden with exceptional beer specialties.

Opening times under: waldbiergarten.eu

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28.6 km

Kino Shelter in Naturpark Rheinland

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The small refuge offers welcome shelter in the event of an unexpected rain shower.

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29.6 km

Franziskussee

Highlight • Lake

Nice path around the lake. Not a real trail, but still nice.

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36.1 km

View of Cologne

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Great view towards the Kölner Bucht.

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39.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.2 km

6.18 km

6.07 km

3.80 km

877 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

9.83 km

9.04 km

2.98 km

998 m

222 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Tuesday 18 August

23°C

18°C

92 %

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Swister Tower – Franziskussee loop from Hürth-Kalscheuren

Gravel Paths Through the Ville Forests

Forest Edge Trail (Naturpark Rheinland)

Swister Tower

Swisterberg Tower and Viewpoint

Erftstadt Forest Beer Garden

Kino Shelter in Naturpark Rheinland

Franziskussee

View of Cologne

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