Effelder Forest Lake – Elmpter Schwalmbruch loop from Wegberg

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Effelder Forest Lake – Elmpter Schwalmbruch loop from Wegberg

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Effelder Forest Lake – Elmpter Schwalmbruch loop from Wegberg

02:42

63.7km

190m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 18.7 km for 277 m

After 47.6 km for 92 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.3 km

Crucifix at the intersection near Birgeler Bach

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful wide landscape between Steinkirchen and Krafeld

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16.6 km

Effelder Straße Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Super paved road where you can enjoy undisturbed and accelerate.

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18.7 km

Effelder Forest Lake

Highlight • Lake

Here at the Waldsee you feel quite certain as on vacation. There is a great beach, you can go diving, sailing, wakeboarding and fishing. Definitely worth a break here.

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32.9 km

Witteweg

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Moor area, is farmed by sheep herds.

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33.8 km

Blankwater

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A large blueberry grower. You can pick your own berries or drink coffee milk.

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35.7 km

Hillenraad Boshei Nieuwenhof

Nature Reserve

39.7 km

Germany–Netherlands border crossing in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Highlight • Structure

Perfect asphalt on the bike path! If only all roads were like this !! :-)

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41.6 km

Elmpter Schwalmbruch

Highlight • Forest

Very nice cycling and hiking area on both sides of the country.

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47.6 km

Old Mill on the Schwalm

Highlight • Monument

From behind, where the waterwheel and the Schwalm are, a very nice little park was created. The mill itself has a nice gastronomy.

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49.3 km

NSG Elmpter Bach

Nature Reserve

63.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.3 km

14.4 km

9.99 km

2.75 km

190 m

182 m

Surfaces

47.3 km

14.9 km

1.24 km

352 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

13°C

7°C

71 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Effelder Forest Lake – Elmpter Schwalmbruch loop from Wegberg

Crucifix at the intersection near Birgeler Bach

Effelder Straße Cycle Path

Effelder Forest Lake

Witteweg

Blankwater

Germany–Netherlands border crossing in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Elmpter Schwalmbruch

Old Mill on the Schwalm

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