The Börde loop starts from the National Park Gate in Heimbach

New perspectives around the Zülpicher Börde - Cycling day tip "Cycle tour Bördeschleife Süd"

The Eifel is widely known for its charming tours that combine the most beautiful natural and cultural experiences with the joy of cycling. One of these enjoyable routes is the Bördeschleife Süd cycle tour, which allows you to immerse yourself in the regional diversity around the Zülpicher Börde on a wonderful circular route.

Along the way, you will encounter charming views. It's worth getting out of the saddle from time to time and enjoying the highlights along the route. Visit Hengebach Castle in Heimbach, which is also home to the International Academy of Art - or take a trip across the lake district from the Schwammenauel landing stage. As you pass the imposing red sandstone cliffs, it is also worth making a detour to the town of Nideggen with its magnificent hilltop castle. Take time to recharge your batteries along the legendary Börde landscape, where the ice age has left behind fertile soils and a high diversity of species.

Good to know: The route has a number of ascents and descents and is therefore classified as "medium" in terms of difficulty. A certain level of fitness is required. The cycle tour is also ideal for pedelecs and e-bikes.

The tour at a glance

Heimbach is the start and finish point of the tour. From here, you cycle along the Rur along the RurUfer cycle path through the Rur valley. The route leads through the half-timbered village of Abenden and as far as Nideggen. The route then continues to the "Klemensstock" panoramic viewpoint, where a fantastic view of the Börde as far as the Siebengebirge awaits. The route continues along the Muldenau stream, through Wollersheim and in the direction of Vlatten to Hergarten on the edge of the national park and finally back to the starting point in Heimbach.

Tips and tricks:

• Take a break and stop off at one of the restaurants in Heimbach, Abenden, Nideggen, Wollersheim or Hergarten.
• Prefer to travel by e-bike? Hire one from the "Eifelrad" hire station in Schwammenauel.
• At the national park gates in Heimbach or Nideggen, you can find out more about the unique flora and fauna in the Eifel National Park at various exhibitions.