The 52 km long stage leads from Euskirchen to Bedburg. This section is part of the Erft cycle path. Along the idyllic banks of the Erft, the route leads past Weilerswist, Erftstadt, Kerpen, Bergheim and on to Bedburg. In addition to numerous castles along the route, you can discover historic town centers along the way, as well as Erftstadt Lechenich and Bedburg Alt-Kaster.

Castles along the route:

• Kleeburg Castle
• Großvernich Castle
• Kleinvernich Castle
• Kühlseggen Castle
• Konradsheim Castle, Erftstadt Konradsheim
• Türnich Castle, Kerpen-Türnich and Loersfeld Castle, Kerpen
• Paffendorf Castle, Bergheim Paffendorf
• Bedburg Castle, Bedburg

Other highlights along the route

• Euskirchen town museum
• Kulturhof, Wilhelmstrasse, Euskirchen
• Old market and former town fortifications Euskirchen
• Vernich home and crafts museum
• Swister Tower
• Gymnicher Mühle Nature Park Center, Erftstadt Gymnich
• Michael Schumacher Kart & Event Center
• Aachener Tor (landmark)
• Alt Kaster (historic district)