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North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Erft River near Bergheim – Erft Cycle Path near Bergheim loop from Köln-Weiden West

Bike touring routes & trails

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Erft River near Bergheim – Erft Cycle Path near Bergheim loop from Köln-Weiden West

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Erft River near Bergheim – Erft Cycle Path near Bergheim loop from Köln-Weiden West

02:42

42.2km

210m

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: May 13, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 11 m for 16 m

After 42.2 km for 16 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

7.91 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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2

19.1 km

Wiedenfelder Heights

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is a recultivated high tip from the overburden of the overburden above the lignite. It stretches between Niederaussem and Paffendorf, between the former Fortuna-Garsdorf and Bergheim opencast mines.

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3

21.3 km

Erft River near Bergheim

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Just like all the others, a beautiful section on the Erft, here the small Erft joins the Erft.

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4

22.2 km

Zievericher Mühle Fishing Park (closed)

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The mill complex was first mentioned in documents in the middle of the 13th century and supplied grain and oil at the time. However, this operation was abandoned in 1715 …

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5

22.3 km

Zieverich Mill and Ponds

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Can be built well in a running lap.

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6

23.4 km

Erft Flood Canal

Highlight • River

The Erft flood canal in its current form was created by Erft amelioration in the middle of the 19th century. The term melioration comes from agriculture and forestry and originally …

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7

24.8 km

Erft Cycle Path near Bergheim

Highlight • Cycleway

Very nice cycle path, in places a lot of people on the road

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25.5 km

Vogelwäldchen

Forest

9

26.5 km

Erft Flood Canal

Highlight • River

This bridge over the Erft is a hub from which you can drive in many directions.

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42.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.8 km

9.98 km

5.90 km

2.85 km

648 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.0 km

5.74 km

3.82 km

2.49 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Friday 3 July

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9°C

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