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Restored old channel of the Rur – Rur River near Birkesdorf loop from Birkesdorf

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Restored old channel of the Rur – Rur River near Birkesdorf loop from Birkesdorf

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Restored old channel of the Rur – Rur River near Birkesdorf loop from Birkesdorf

00:55

3.61km

10m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 6, 2026

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Teilbereiche der Ruraue im Stadtgebiet Düren

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1.61 km

Old Railway Bridge over the River Rur

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"Industrial monument" of a dilapidated railway bridge, which has now been prepared as a pedestrian bridge. The rotten railway sleepers can still be seen

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1.70 km

Old Railway Bridge Birkesdorf–Mariaweiler

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the former railway bridge of the company T.J. Heimbach (Filztuchfabrikation) serves today pedestrians & cyclists on the Ruruferradweg 👍

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1.75 km

RurUfer Cycle Path: Bridge and Waterfall near Düren

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The RurUfer Cycle Path is a long-distance cycle path that runs along the Rur for around 180 kilometers. It begins in Belgium near the Rur sources at the highest point …

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1.90 km

View of the old metal truss bridge over the Rur.

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The RurUfer cycle path is a cycle path that runs along the Rur for around 180 kilometers. It begins near the Rur springs at the highest elevation in Belgium, the …

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2.10 km

Shelter at the Rur-Ufer-Radweg

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Shelter with relaxation benches on the Rur-Ufer-Radweg (RUR)

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2.49 km

Restored old channel of the Rur

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Integration of the old arm into the Rur. Natural gravel banks and an increase in the local recreational value. Some beautiful benches invite you to linger. In summer also a place to play with children by the water.

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2.49 km

Rur River near Birkesdorf

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Simply a great spot to take a break and enjoy the view

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3.61 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.60 km

777 m

218 m

Surfaces

1.20 km

1.13 km

869 m

393 m

Elevation

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Today

Wednesday 15 July

30°C

17°C

11 %

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Restored old channel of the Rur – Rur River near Birkesdorf loop from Birkesdorf

Old Railway Bridge over the River Rur

Old Railway Bridge Birkesdorf–Mariaweiler

RurUfer Cycle Path: Bridge and Waterfall near Düren

View of the old metal truss bridge over the Rur.

Shelter at the Rur-Ufer-Radweg

Restored old channel of the Rur

Rur River near Birkesdorf

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