Right and left of the Rur in Heinsberger Land - change is the only constant
Right and left of the Rur in Heinsberger Land - change is the only constant
4.3
(14)
59
riders
Right and left of the Rur in Heinsberger Land - change is the only constant
02:47
46.4km
160m
Cycling
Experience a region full of contrasts and stories along the Rur and in the cross-border area "Meinweg". Between natural monuments, old mills and quaint villages, nature and history combine to create a beautiful overall picture.
The Rur, once unpredictable and threatening, was dammed in the 1960s, but its past tells…
Last updated: May 4, 2025
Tips
Your route passes through protected areas
Please check local regulations for:
NSG Helpensteinerbachtal, Schaagbachtal, Petersholz
Roerdal
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
Get Directions
1.01 km
Effelder Forest Lake
Highlight • Lake
Translated by Google •
Tip by
12.0 km
Meinweg National Park
Highlight • Forest
Translated by Google •
Tip by
23.3 km
Wingertsmühle
Highlight • Monument
Translated by Google •
Tip by
24.2 km
Historic town centre of Wassenberg
Highlight • Historical Site
Translated by Google •
Tip by
46.0 km
View of Schloss Effeld
Highlight • Castle
Translated by Google •
Tip by
46.4 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
15.1 km
11.0 km
10.2 km
9.07 km
996 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
30.1 km
7.97 km
3.88 km
2.63 km
1.84 km
< 100 m
Sign up to see more specific route details
Sign up for free
Elevation
Highest point (90 m)
Lowest point (30 m)
Sign up to see more specific route details
Sign up for free
Weather
Powered by Foreca
Monday 1 June
21°C
14°C
98 %
Additional weather tips
Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h
to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route
This route was planned by komoot.
Nearby routes
Trail Reviews
We had planned a bike tour through the Heinsberg region between the Rur River. A beautiful path through the upper Schaagbach Valley, through Wildenrath, led us to Wassenberg. From here, unfortunately, we mostly followed the road, and it became too asphalt-heavy. Ultimately, the renovation of the cycle path with a detour behind Heinsberg forced us to re-plan. The detour to Lago Laprello and through the Kitscher Bruch nature reserve lifted our spirits. We continued across the Rur past Effeld Castle to Effelder Waldsee. Here we crossed the border to Vlodrop and entered the Roerdal and De Meinweg areas. A stop at De Boshut not only provides a refreshing break, but you can also find information about the surrounding area at the visitor center and get maps if you don't want to go all digital. A beautiful cycle path between points 54 and 55 takes us along the Iron Rhine, across the forest, and back.
Comments
February 10, 2025
Experience a region full of contrasts and stories along the Rur and in the cross-border area "Meinweg". Between natural monuments, old mills and quaint villages, nature and history combine to create a beautiful overall picture.
The Rur, once unpredictable and threatening, was dammed in the 1960s, but
Translated by Google •
Want to know more?
Sign up for a free komoot account to join the conversation.
Sign up for free