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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Heinsberg

Hückelhoven

Around the Rur near Hückelhoven - industrial culture and craftsmanship in transition

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Heinsberg

Hückelhoven

Around the Rur near Hückelhoven - industrial culture and craftsmanship in transition

Moderate

4.6

(20)

riders

Around the Rur near Hückelhoven - industrial culture and craftsmanship in transition

02:33

40.4km

150m

Cycling

Along the Rur you will experience exciting contrasts between nature, culture and the traces of the coal industry. The river that meanders through Hückelhoven forms a green-blue lifeline with meadows, fields and trees. Once feared for flooding, the Rur, which has now been tamed, offers many opportunities for recreation.

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by Städteregion Aachen

Last updated: May 4, 2025

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

NSG Obere Ruraue

NSG Mühlenbach Millicher Bruch

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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22.6 km

Rur River in the Obere Ruraue Nature Reserve

Highlight • River

The nice thing about this area is that there are signs pointing to attractions, restaurants and places to stay. That's a real highlight that other regions should take a look at.

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23.6 km

North Gate of the Grünmetropole on the Rur Cycle Path

Highlight • Monument

Good access to the Rur-Ufer cycle path from Hückelhoven.

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27.8 km

Adolfosee

Highlight • Lake

The Adolfo lake is located on the Rur cycle path. The lakeshore is natural and you can only get to the lake in a few places.

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40.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.7 km

9.99 km

6.52 km

2.23 km

2.06 km

842 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.4 km

7.94 km

5.29 km

3.58 km

966 m

212 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Sunday 31 May

24°C

13°C

32 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

February 10, 2025

Along the Rur you will experience exciting contrasts between nature, culture and the traces of the coal industry. The river that meanders through Hückelhoven forms a green-blue lifeline with meadows, fields and trees. Once feared for flooding, the Rur, which has now been tamed, offers many opportunities

Translated by Google •