Erft Cycle Path – Paffendorf Castle loop from Frechen-Königsdorf

Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Frechen

Erft Cycle Path – Paffendorf Castle loop from Frechen-Königsdorf

Moderate

4.3

(12)

riders

Erft Cycle Path – Paffendorf Castle loop from Frechen-Königsdorf

03:12

49.2km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 100 m for 7 m

After 49.1 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.74 km

Königsdorfer Forest

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Since 2003, the Königsdorf forest nature reserve and because of its pan-European importance as a natural pedunculate oak hornbeam forest also designated as FFH (Flora Fauna Habitat) area.

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5.16 km

Glessener Heights

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At the Glessener Höhe there is a beautiful barbecue area with a large lawn, which is suitable for the whole family.

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18.8 km

View of Niederaussem Power Plant

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It's not far from the coal to the power plant.

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19.1 km

Alte Bandstraße in Naturpark Rheinland

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Fantastic to drive

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19.4 km

Terra Nova Speedway

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Really great route, a total of 14 km long and the old long-distance belt route (no spelling mistake) that connects the various mining areas.

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21.5 km

Ehemalige Klärteiche Bedburg

Nature Reserve

24.1 km

Erft Cycle Path

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Along the Erft is definitely worth it. With little slope and slope so not too exhausting so that you can enjoy the tour

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26.2 km

First mentioned in 1230 as the bailiwick of Paffendorf, this Renaissance-style moated castle is completely surrounded by water. Today, a brasserie invites visitors to enjoy coffee, cakes, and light meals. …

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