Wasserburgen-Route (Water Castle Route)
380km cycling trail connecting Aachen, Cologne, and Bonn, featuring Europe's highest concentration of water castles.
Key Features
- Attractions: 120+ water castles, historic town centers, monasteries, mills
- Terrain: Predominantly flat with occasional steep sections
- Path Type: Dedicated bike paths and quiet country roads
- Surface: Mainly asphalt with some crushed stone sections
Landscapes
- River valleys
- Agricultural regions
- Mid-mountain areas
- Industrial heritage sites
- Rhine brown coal mining viewpoints
Route Conditions
Most of the route follows low-traffic roads and dedicated cycling paths, with brief urban sections in cities.