Erft Riverside Path – Paffendorf Castle loop from Niederaußem

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Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Bergheim

Erft Riverside Path – Paffendorf Castle loop from Niederaußem

Moderate

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Erft Riverside Path – Paffendorf Castle loop from Niederaußem

03:33

13.7km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Rheinland

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.21 km

Paffendorf Sighs Bridge

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The new bridge turned out great.
The old bridge consisted of the remains of a weir and was very narrow. This one is visually very striking and I think that it would also be a bit wider.

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5.48 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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5.75 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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5.87 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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5.95 km

Castle Pond at Naturpark Rheinland

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6.25 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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6.89 km

Erft River

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13.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.74 km

2.43 km

1.03 km

472 m

Surfaces

6.20 km

3.58 km

2.90 km

693 m

267 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

20°C

10°C

62 %

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Comments

May 1, 2024,🇩🇪 Runde von Oberaußem mit Schloß Paffendorf

Today we did a lap around Bergheim.
I had saved this route so that I could see Paffendorf Castle.
Unfortunately, the only thing worth seeing was Paffendorf Castle.
The first 8.5 km or so were on solid gravel paths and asphalt (Komoot says there is much less), after that it got better but it felt like it was always straight …

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August 3, 2025,Runde ab Schloss Paffendorf DAV

Today, a tour with the German Alpine Club (DAV) from Bergheim.
We start at Paffendorf Castle. After a walk through the park with its large mammoth 🌲🌳, we cross the country road and continue towards Wiedenfelder Weg.
Here, a narrow path winds through the forest. Through the trees, we can see the blast furnace towers from afar.
The paths are …

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April 21, 2024,Erftflutkanal – Schloss Paffendorf Runde von Oberaußem #Lauf-weiter

Today I chose another round in the area for the #keeprunning challenge, which I have wanted to do for a long time. The weather was changeable, it started cloudy, turned sunny and when I got back to the car it started to rain. So everything was perfectly planned!

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