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North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Bedburg

Peringsmaar Lake – Alt-Kaster City Gate loop from Bedburg

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Bedburg

Peringsmaar Lake – Alt-Kaster City Gate loop from Bedburg

Hard

4.3

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102

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Peringsmaar Lake – Alt-Kaster City Gate loop from Bedburg

05:06

20.0km

60m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Naturpark Rheinland

Waypoints

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5.19 km

Erft River in the Rhineland Nature Park

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During our hike the Erft was at the height of the way - very interesting and natural.

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6.37 km

Erft Flood Canal

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via the Erftflutkanal. Can be ridden by racing bike, the path is asphalted.

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6.93 km

First mentioned in 1230 as the bailiwick of Paffendorf, this Renaissance-style moated castle is completely surrounded by water. Today, a brasserie invites visitors to enjoy coffee, cakes, and light meals. …

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13.1 km

Peringsmaar Lake

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After the coaling was completed in 1993, the opencast mine was filled with overburden from other opencast mines in the region, in particular the Hambach opencast mine. The recultivation has …

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15.5 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' …

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18.3 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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18.4 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 …

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18.6 km

Agatha Gate, Alt-Kaster

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West gate of the city wall in Alt-Kaster from the 14th / 15th Century, largely preserved in its original condition. Figures over the archway: St. Georg and St. Agatha.

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20.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

4.22 km

1.45 km

1.05 km

743 m

Surfaces

6.07 km

4.99 km

4.45 km

3.48 km

577 m

429 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 9 July

29°C

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Peringsmaar Lake – Alt-Kaster City Gate loop from Bedburg

Erft River in the Rhineland Nature Park

Erft Flood Canal

Paffendorf Castle

Peringsmaar Lake

Bedburg Castle

Alt-Kaster City Gate

Alt-Kaster Old Town

Agatha Gate, Alt-Kaster

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