Right and left of the Rur in Heinsberger Land - change is the only constant
Right and left of the Rur in Heinsberger Land - change is the only constant
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Right and left of the Rur in Heinsberger Land - change is the only constant
02:47
46.4km
160m
Cycling
Experience a region full of contrasts and stories along the Rur and in the cross-border area "Meinweg". Between natural monuments, old mills and quaint villages, nature and history combine to create a beautiful overall picture.
The Rur, once unpredictable and threatening, was dammed in the 1960s, but its past tells…
Last updated: May 4, 2025
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NSG Helpensteinerbachtal, Schaagbachtal, Petersholz
Roerdal
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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1.01 km
Effelder Forest Lake
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12.0 km
Meinweg National Park
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23.3 km
Wingertsmühle
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24.2 km
Historic town centre of Wassenberg
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46.0 km
View of Schloss Effeld
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46.4 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
15.1 km
11.0 km
10.2 km
9.07 km
996 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
30.1 km
7.97 km
3.88 km
2.63 km
1.84 km
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (90 m)
Lowest point (30 m)
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Saturday 18 July
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A beautiful path through the upper Schaagbach Valley, through Wildenrath, led us to Wassenberg.
From here, unfortunately, we mostly followed the road, and it became too asphalt-heavy. Ultimately, the renovation of the cycle path with a detour behind Heinsberg forced us to re-plan.
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February 10, 2025
Experience a region full of contrasts and stories along the Rur and in the cross-border area "Meinweg". Between natural monuments, old mills and quaint villages, nature and history combine to create a beautiful overall picture.
The Rur, once unpredictable and threatening, was dammed in the 1960s, but
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