This stage leads from Bedburg to Jülich. The route first takes you through the medieval town center of Alt-Kaster and from there towards Sophienhöhe with its numerous hiking trails and viewpoints, which offer attractive views of the Jülich Börde. As you continue westwards, you pass various castles and finally reach the stage destination of Jülich via Hambach and Niederzier. The Brückenkopfpark and Jülich Citadel are well worth a visit here.

Castles along the route:

• Bedburg Castle
• Hambach Castle
• Obbendorf Castle
• Niederzier Castle
• Jülich Citadel

Other highlights along the route

• Alt Kaster (historic district), Bedburg www.alt-kaster.de
• Sophienhöhe
• Jülich bridgehead park