Heimbach, Urban municipality in Düren district, Germany.
Heimbach is a town in the Düren district situated across rolling hills in the Eifel region. It spreads across six different districts along the Rur river valley.
In 1207, Hengebach Castle, the local noble residence, came under the control of the County of Jülich. This event shaped the region's development for centuries to come.
The town has deep Catholic roots reflected in several churches like St. Clemens and St. Nikolaus that shape the village character. These buildings show how faith has always been important to the people here.
The town is accessible via regional roads connecting to nearby cities and the wider Eifel area. Visitors should be prepared for hilly terrain and may want to explore the different districts that make up the region.
The municipality holds an official health resort designation due to its exceptionally clean air. This status recognizes the natural environment that draws visitors seeking wellness benefits.
Location: Düren district
Elevation above the sea: 227 m
Shares border with: Nideggen, Zülpich, Mechernich, Schleiden, Simmerath
Website: https://heimbach-eifel.de
GPS coordinates: 50.63306,6.48306
Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:37
Heimbach power station
2.3 km
Mariawald Abbey
1.5 km
Burg Hengebach
257 m
Kermeterstollen
2.3 km
Wildpark Schmidt
5 km
Burg Vlatten
5 km
St. Hubertus
5.9 km
RWE Industriemuseum
2.3 km
Burg Hausen
2.2 km
Stauanlage Eiserbach
7.6 km
Blens Castle
2.9 km
St. Clemens
278 m
St. Salvator
278 m
St. Dionysius
5.3 km
Meuchelberg
1 km
Kölner Eifelhütte
2.9 kmDKB-Zeitreise
653 m
St. Nikolaus
2.2 km
Michaelskapelle
4.6 km
St. Georg
2.9 km
St. Barbara
7.4 km
St. Johannes Nepomuk
1.5 km
St. Martinus
4.5 kmWildbretshügel
4.8 kmNaturwaldzelle Schäferheld
3.3 km
Buntsandsteinfelsen im Rurtal von Untermaubach bis Abenden
3.3 km
St. Apollonia
5.3 km
Vogelschutzgebiet Kermeter-Hetzinger Wald
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