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Kreuzau

Welcome to Kreuzau, district of Düren! This idyllic destination in the west of Germany is a real insider tip for anyone looking for a quiet and relaxing break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The municipality is located on the edge of the North Eifel Nature Park and thus offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling or canoeing.

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recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 10.2 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 48 m
Descent 49 m

The level trails through the open heath, over meadows and light forests, partly lead over wooden boardwalks and offer special insights into the ...

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from Sophia Eckerle | Kreis Düren,   Rureifel-Tourismus e. V.
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 15.5 km
Duration 5:15 h
Ascent 497 m
Descent 465 m

This hike is a real highlight in the Eifel: narrow forest and rock paths, dreamlike views, and the castle and historic town center of Nideggen are ...

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from Sophia Eckerle | Kreis Düren,   Rureifel-Tourismus e. V.
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 46.2 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 579 m
Descent 568 m

This route connects the Meroder Forest with the Rureifel and marks the transition from the Jülich Börde to the more physically demanding low ...

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from Sophia Eckerle | Kreis Düren,   Rureifel-Tourismus e. V.
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 82.7 km
Duration 7:40 h
Ascent 1,507 m
Descent 1,522 m

With a length of about 80 kilometers and over 1,500 meters of elevation gain, this gravel bike route is perfect for anyone who wants to really push ...

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from Sophia Eckerle | Kreis Düren,   Rureifel-Tourismus e. V.
recommended route Difficulty easy Stage 2
Distance 48.8 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 75 m
Descent 206 m

From the national park town to the Börde – Day tip bike "RUR 2. Stage from Heimbach to Jülich"

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StädteRegion Aachen
Hiking Trail · Eifel
The Felspassage
Premium content Difficulty T2 difficult
Distance 12.8 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 321 m
Descent 312 m

The hiking trail runs below the Buntsandstein cliffs between Obermaubach and Nideggen along the Rur valley. The Buntsandstein was mined here in the ...

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from Helmut Otto,   Wandermagazin
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RurUfer cycle path
recommended route Difficulty difficult Multi-day route
Distance 172.5 km
Duration 12:00 h
Ascent 499 m
Descent 1,206 m

Three countries – one river: When cycling on the RurUfer cycle path between the source in the High Fens near Botrange (Belgium) and the mouth into ...

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from Michael Lock,   StädteRegion Aachen
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 20 km
Duration 2:10 h
Ascent 414 m
Descent 409 m

This low-traffic round is technically easy to manage but requires good physical fitness from the cyclist. As a reward, there are beautiful views.

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from Sophia Eckerle,   Rureifel-Tourismus e. V.
recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 6
Distance 62.9 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 379 m
Descent 346 m

From the copper town into the Rur valley – daily tip bike "Water Castles Route stage 6a from Stolberg to Heimbach"

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StädteRegion Aachen
Bicycle Rides · Eifel
Dürener Burgenrunde
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 30 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 63 m
Descent 63 m

In the Aachen–Cologne–Bonn city triangle, numerous castles lie in close proximity. They can be experienced on the approximately 380-kilometer-long ...

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from Sophia Eckerle | Kreis Düren,   Rureifel-Tourismus e. V.
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One of the most famous sights in Kreuzau is Burgau Castle from the 16th century. Today it serves as a venue for concerts and cultural events. Another highlight is the St.Sebastianus church with its baroque tower from the 18th century.

Culturally interested people should also not miss the annual arts and crafts market, where local artists present their works and offer them for sale.

For culinary delights, restaurants such as the Zur Alten Mühle restaurant with its regional specialities or the Café Maasberg with its homemade confectionery.

If it rains, a visit to the Kreuzau indoor swimming pool or the nearby Phantasialand amusement park is recommended.

It is particularly beautiful in Kreuzau during the spring and summer months, when the countryside blossoms and greens. The Eifel National Park also offers spectacular autumn colours as well as winter sports opportunities on the surrounding mountains.

Overall, Kreuzau is definitely worth a trip for anyone who longs for time out in nature and wants to experience cultural highlights at the same time. This travel guide provides you with all the necessary information and tips for a successful stay in Kreuzau, Landkreis Düren.

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