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North Rhine-Westphalia
Rhein-Erft-Kreis
Bergheim

Erft Flood Canal – Paffendorf Castle loop from Bergheim Zieverich

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Rhein-Erft-Kreis
Bergheim

Erft Flood Canal – Paffendorf Castle loop from Bergheim Zieverich

Moderate

4.5

(23)

120

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Erft Flood Canal – Paffendorf Castle loop from Bergheim Zieverich

02:22

9.37km

20m

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: February 11, 2026

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Train Station

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993 m

Aachener Tor in Bergheim

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Beautiful city gate

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3.64 km

Erft Flood Canal

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via the Erftflutkanal. Can be ridden by racing bike, the path is asphalted.

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3.87 km

View of the River Erft

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Very nice area. However, it takes a while after the rain until the unpaved ground is dry again.

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5.12 km

Paffendorf Castle

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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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5.40 km

Ancient Trees in Paffendorf Castle Park

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The 7.5 hectare castle park, designed as a landscape garden, is home to around 180 different types of shrubs and trees, including old sequoias, ginkgoes and plane trees. A forest …

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5.61 km

Plane tree in Paffendorf Castle Park

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Location: 50126 / Bergheim Paffendorf
Paffendorf Castle Park
Tree species: Common plane tree
Circumference: 6.6 m (measured)
Measurement date (scope): 05/11/2013
Altitude: 37.00 m
single or group: single tree
last visit: 05/11/2013
Condition: vital
Still valid today, 2023

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5.73 km

Map of Schlosspark Paffendorf

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A board with the overall overview of the palace park and its natural wonders.

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6.79 km

Wooden Covered Bridge Over the Mühlenerft

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It doesn't necessarily have to be a shelter - you can weather a downpour here too 👍

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9.37 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.46 km

2.47 km

740 m

383 m

326 m

Surfaces

4.09 km

2.85 km

1.55 km

644 m

239 m

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Tuesday 12 May

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7°C

95 %

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