Rode Beek (Rothenbach) – Dalheim Mill loop from Effeld

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North Rhine-Westphalia

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Rode Beek (Rothenbach) – Dalheim Mill loop from Effeld

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Rode Beek (Rothenbach) – Dalheim Mill loop from Effeld

02:20

9.10km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.12 km

Roode Beek

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The upper course of the Roode Beek is located in the basin of the Roode Beek, which includes the Dal van de Roode Beek and Schinveldse Bossen nature reserves. The …

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1.47 km

Rode Beek (Rothenbach)

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The Rothenbach rises near Wildenrath in the middle of the railway test area as Helpensteiner Bach. Between Wildenrath and Dalheim-Rödgen and further into the mill pond of Dalheimer Mühle, the …

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2.74 km

Border Trail Along the Rothenbach in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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The Rothenbach forms the border for a considerable distance here, so you are indeed on a border path. A sandy path, forest, and a meandering stream with scattered beaver tracks and beautiful spots along the water.

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3.86 km

Small lake in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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It's part of the Dalheimer Mill area and is fed by the Rothenbach stream. There are some seating areas.

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3.93 km

Dalheim Mill

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The Dalheimer Mühle is perhaps the oldest watermill between the Meuse and the Rhine. In 1231 it would already be written about in old parchments ... It is not known …

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4.21 km

Old Railway Bridge in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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This is an old railway bridge, the track is no longer there but you can walk a bit over the old railway embankment or go under the tunnel

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4.99 km

Forest trail along the Rothenbach in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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Quaint little path that leads along the Rothenbach meandering through the valley. Refreshments in the Dalheimer mill.

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6.97 km

Forest Shelter in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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Here you can still sit dry in bad weather.

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9.10 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.93 km

2.48 km

1.35 km

345 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.55 km

2.94 km

2.17 km

418 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 17 October

12°C

5°C

45 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

December 31, 2021,Wegberg: Traumweg Dalheimer Schweiz

"... Hike" Dalheim Switzerland - the green gorge "! Hiking through the green gorge and its hilly landscape on guaranteed paths is an experience on the doorstep. Length of the hike approx. 10 km ..."
heinsberger-land.de/Veranstaltungen/wanderung-dalheimer-schweiz

Arrival by car:
Parking lot Dalheimer Mühle, Mühlenstr. 15, 41844 Wegberg
51 ° 08'53.2 "N 6 ° 09'48.8" E

Further information:
npsn.de

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December 31, 2021,Durch die Dalheimer Schweiz (K)

Really great hike with blue skies, about 15 ° and sunshine on a mild "New Year's Eve" afternoon, the tour had everything and was incredibly varied. Unfortunately the Dalheimer mill was closed. 100% recommendable 👍👍👍🤠😎

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