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Linnich

South Gate of the Jülich Citadel – Weir on the Rur loop from Linnich SIG Combibloc

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Düren

Linnich

South Gate of the Jülich Citadel – Weir on the Rur loop from Linnich SIG Combibloc

Moderate

4.5

(2)

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South Gate of the Jülich Citadel – Weir on the Rur loop from Linnich SIG Combibloc

02:09

37.0km

70m

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: June 25, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Rurmäander zwischen Jülich und Floßdorf mit Kellenberger Kamp und Teilbereich des Barmener See

Ruraue vom Merkener Busch bis zum Rurauenwald Indemündung

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Start point

Train Station

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9.22 km

Rur

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In this section you can already speak of the Rur. It has slowly reached the dimensions of a river. When you think back to the upper part of the Rur, …

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9.24 km

Rur Cycle Path

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Nice track next to the river

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9.44 km

Bench with a View of the Rur near Jülich

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The left side of the Rur is really nice to cycle along the river. Sometimes it is a leisurely river and sometimes it even looks a little wilder (at the numerous weirs).

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11.6 km

Jülich Citadel

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The citadel was built from 1543 as part of the "ideal city of the Renaissance" and is the oldest citadel north of the Alps.

Source and more info: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zitadelle_J%C3%BClich

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11.7 km

South Gate of the Jülich Citadel

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impressive fortress from the Middle Ages

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13.0 km

Tree-lined avenue along the Rur

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A great section with trees on both sides along the Rur.

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19.1 km

Weir on the Rur

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Weir at the Rur with nice possibility for rest.

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25.8 km

The River Rur in Jülich

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Jülich is located on the Rur. The surrounding area lies in the north of the Jülich-Zülpicher Börde. The urban area is bounded in the north by the city of Linnich, …

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37.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.0 km

3.25 km

3.05 km

2.87 km

794 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

10.7 km

6.05 km

5.35 km

1.54 km

129 m

Elevation

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Thursday 9 July

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South Gate of the Jülich Citadel – Weir on the Rur loop from Linnich SIG Combibloc

Rur

Rur Cycle Path

Bench with a View of the Rur near Jülich

Jülich Citadel

South Gate of the Jülich Citadel

Tree-lined avenue along the Rur

Weir on the Rur

The River Rur in Jülich

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