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Mechernich

Hengebach Castle – Vlatten Castle loop from Mechernich

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Euskirchen

Mechernich

Hengebach Castle – Vlatten Castle loop from Mechernich

Hard

4.0

(1)

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Hengebach Castle – Vlatten Castle loop from Mechernich

02:30

40.1km

600m

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: April 17, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.59 km for 476 m

Open: • Monday-Thursday: 7:00 AM-4:00 PM • Friday-Sunday: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM (otherwise closed)

After 38.1 km for 476 m

Open: • Monday-Thursday: 7:00 AM-4:00 PM • Friday-Sunday: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.37 km

Fachwerk 1650 Hostel

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One of the most beautiful half-timbered houses along the way.

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15.8 km

Heimbach Castle and the Violinist Statue

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Heimbach is a place directly on the Rur and only a few meters from the Rursee. The place impresses with its historic city center. Small cafes, restaurants and shops complete …

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16.2 km

Hengebach Castle

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Very nice castle with good gastronomy.

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24.3 km

Trail junction at node 73 near Heimbach

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Bench in a beautiful location under a beautiful tree

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26.7 km

Vlatten Castle

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Romantic water castle with beautiful park and pond

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31.4 km

View of Berg Village

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33.8 km

Eicks Castle

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Very well-kept Eicks Castle and a nice café next door. Note opening time

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34.1 km

View of Eicks Castle

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Since a few years, the Landpartie Country Homes takes place in the appropriate ambience of Schloss Eicks. Around the baroque palace as well as within the building more than 160 …

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40.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.0 km

8.99 km

7.07 km

3.99 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.3 km

5.93 km

5.02 km

1.41 km

382 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Hengebach Castle – Vlatten Castle loop from Mechernich

Fachwerk 1650 Hostel

Heimbach Castle and the Violinist Statue

Hengebach Castle

Trail junction at node 73 near Heimbach

Vlatten Castle

View of Berg Village

Eicks Castle

View of Eicks Castle

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