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Alt-Kaster City Gate – Vollrather Heights loop from Horrem

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Kerpen

Alt-Kaster City Gate – Vollrather Heights loop from Horrem

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Alt-Kaster City Gate – Vollrather Heights loop from Horrem

05:23

88.7km

740m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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Naturpark Rheinland

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.42 km

View of the Former Fortuna Open-Cast Mine and Sophienhöhe

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Nice view over the former opencast mine Fortuna to Sophienhöhe and Eifel

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22.4 km

Bedburg Castle

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In the 16th century, Count Werner von Salm-Reifferscheid had the castle rebuilt in the Renaissance style. In 1839, the Rhenish Knighthood acquired the property and used it as a knights' academy. Following extensive restoration in the 1980s, the most recent renovation took place in 2008. The glass-roofed arcaded courtyard in the style of the Italian Early Renaissance is particularly noteworthy. Today, the elegant rooms serve as a venue for cultural events, conferences, and private celebrations. The moated castle is especially popular as a romantic wedding location.

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25.0 km

Alt-Kaster City Gate

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The Erfttor belongs to the eastern Kasterer fortification and was rebuilt in 1626 after the city fire. List of architectural monuments Kaster 96

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25.1 km

Alt-Kaster Old Town

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A beautiful place with many places to stop for refreshments. The pumps are also still in operation. There is a very nice playground on the outskirts for the children, and chestnut trees can be gathered in bulk during the chestnut season. The Werewolf hiking trail also leads through this place. Just hike and let yourself be told what happened here a long time ago. It really happened - whether it was a werewolf is in the room. However, there is a lot to be said for it - but decides for yourself. An exciting story in the surroundings of this place.

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52.3 km

Vollrather Heights

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The Vollratherhöhe was created by the overburden of the Garzweiler brown coal opencast mine.

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52.4 km

Vollrather Höhe Summit

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Unfortunately, from the Vollrather Höhe there is no foresight, as there are booms all around. On top of the large area is farmland with windmills. The best opportunity for mountain training in Grevenbroich and the surrounding area.

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54.7 km

Vollrather Heights

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The Vollrather Höhe is far and wide the only ascent that the flat land on the left bank of the Rhine has to offer. The 165 meter high hill was created from an overburden dump that was heaped up here between 1955 and 1968. Today there are a total of 13 wind turbines on the hill and most of it is used for agriculture.

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79.3 km

View from Glessener Höhe

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Between 1955 and 1970, the Glessener Höhe was heaped up as an external landfill from the masses of the opencast mines north of the forest. On its recultivated slope edge, the so-called “sky ladder” facilitates the ascent to the agricultural plateau of the 85 m high heap, which even has a summit cross.

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88.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.6 km

20.2 km

12.5 km

5.89 km

1.69 km

Surfaces

39.0 km

27.6 km

12.9 km

7.89 km

1.22 km

117 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (-20 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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October 7, 2024,Mit viel Gravel durch die Tagebau Rekultivierungsgebiete

I found an interesting gravel tour on Komoot that clearly exceeded my expectations. Lots of gravel, lots of unknown paths, almost no cars...😅

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Alt-Kaster City Gate – Vollrather Heights loop from Horrem

View of the Former Fortuna Open-Cast Mine and Sophienhöhe

Bedburg Castle

Alt-Kaster City Gate

Alt-Kaster Old Town

Vollrather Heights

Vollrather Höhe Summit

Vollrather Heights

View from Glessener Höhe

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