Burgauer Wald is a municipal forest region located in Düren, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. This area features a diverse mixed forest landscape, situated on an elevation of the former Rur riverbank, with a significant portion designated as a nature reserve. The terrain offers well-marked paths and minimal elevation changes, making it suitable for several sports like touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, jogging, and more.
The Burgauer Wald region provides a variety of outdoor activities for…
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14.6km
03:45
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.86km
01:45
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19.1km
04:57
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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47.6km
03:03
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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37.6km
02:30
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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46.7km
03:19
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520m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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84.5km
05:46
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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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03:42
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Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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03:36
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Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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55.4km
03:37
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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50.0km
02:17
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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50.3km
02:03
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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01:58
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270m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.18km
00:52
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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48.7km
02:34
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380m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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35.8km
01:53
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270m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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04:01
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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36.3km
02:04
410m
410m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Burgauer Wald offers diverse outdoor activities including touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, jogging, road cycling, and gravel biking. The region features over 20 routes across these sports. Over 300,000 visitors have explored the area on komoot.
Burgauer Wald has attracted over 300,000 visitors on komoot. Users have rated routes in the area with an average of 4.56 out of 5 stars, based on more than 72,000 ratings.
Burgauer Wald features a network of hiking trails, including the 6 km (3.7 miles) Burgauer Wald Loop. This loop is suitable for families, dog-friendly, and partially accessible for strollers and wheelchairs. Further details are available in the Hiking around Burgauer Wald guide.
The area is well-suited for various cycling activities, including touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, and gravel biking. Routes traverse river landscapes and forests, with options for different skill levels. The Cycling around Burgauer Wald guide provides more information.
Mountain bikers can find routes that traverse river landscapes and forests in Burgauer Wald. A specific highlight for mountain bikers is a gorge on the eastern side of the forest. The MTB Trails around Burgauer Wald guide details available routes.
Burgauer Wald offers family-friendly options, such as the 6 km (3.7 miles) Burgauer Wald Loop, which is suitable for children and partially accessible for strollers. Main hiking trails have minimal inclines. The Family-friendly hikes around Burgauer Wald guide provides specific routes.
The Burgauer Wald Loop is dog-friendly, and many trails in the region accommodate dogs. Specific dog-friendly routes are detailed in the Dog-friendly hikes around Burgauer Wald guide.
A significant landmark is Burgau Castle, a moated castle dating back to the 13th century. The forest also contains a "Motte," a historical defensive structure from the Frankish period. These sites add historical context to outdoor excursions.
Ample parking is available near Burgau Castle, providing convenient access to the forest trails for cyclists and other visitors. This location serves as a common starting point for various routes.
Public transport options are available to Düren station. Local buses connect from Düren station to the trailhead, providing access to Burgauer Wald. The Hikes from bus stations around Burgauer Wald guide lists relevant routes.
Burgauer Wald offers cycling routes with generally moderate elevation changes, making them accessible for various skill levels. The RurUfer cycle path is one such option. The Traffic-free bike rides around Burgauer Wald guide highlights suitable routes.
The official website for Burgauer Wald is www.burgauer-wald.de. For information related to Burgau Castle and events, the City of Düren website (www.dueren.de) is a resource.

