FriedWald Meroder Forest – Schwarzenbroich Monastery Ruins loop from Derichsweiler

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FriedWald Meroder Forest – Schwarzenbroich Monastery Ruins loop from Derichsweiler

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FriedWald Meroder Forest – Schwarzenbroich Monastery Ruins loop from Derichsweiler

02:05

27.9km

290m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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3.59 km

FriedWald Meroder Forest

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interesting place how to cope with grief in nature.

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5.91 km

Schwarzenbroich Monastery Ruins

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The 14th-century Schwarzenbroich Monastery housed the canons of the Order of the Cross until it was dissolved in 1802 as part of the secularization. In 1835, the monastery buildings were …

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8.19 km

Rennweg

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Beautiful route

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8.24 km

Rennweg Cycle Path in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Coming from Großhau, the trail is initially somewhat hilly. However, once it slopes westward, it's all downhill to Schevenhütte.

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10.3 km

View of the Eifel Lowlands

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11.0 km

Bench on Rennweg in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Try it with comfort, with peace and quiet, and chase away everyday life and worries...

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13.5 km

Geyberg Viewpoint

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When the view is clear, it is an incredibly beautiful place to linger!

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13.7 km

Großhau Telecommunications Tower

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In 1973, the telecommunications tower Großhau was built by Deutsche Telekom, rebuilt on the outskirts of Großhau in the district Düren. It is 121 meters high and well visible due …

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