Wasserburgen-Route Stage 1a

A relaxed leg of the Water Castles Route in North Rhine-Westphalia, linking historic moated castles and calm villages. Expect mostly smooth pavement with a few short gravel bits. The line sticks to quiet roads, farm tracks, and shared paths, with only a tiny hop on a busy road.

It’s friendly for touring bikes and e-bikes; a trekking or gravel setup is perfect. Terrain feels gentle, so you can cruise and take photo breaks at castle moats, parks, and tree-lined lanes. Surfaces roll fast, and the brief unpaved sections are easy.

Good to know: start and finish points can vary by map source, so follow your GPS track and local signs for Wasserburgen-Route Etappe 1a. Pack a lock and snacks—there are plenty of scenic spots to stop. A great pick if you want quiet countryside riding with a dash of Rhineland history without dealing with traffic.