Through the Happelter Heath – Cycle Path Along the Schwalm loop from Breyell

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Through the Happelter Heath – Cycle Path Along the Schwalm loop from Breyell

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5.0

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Through the Happelter Heath – Cycle Path Along the Schwalm loop from Breyell

02:38

48.1km

130m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 48.0 km for 1 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.67 km

Through the Happelter Heath

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The section between Tantelbruch and Heidweiher is a forest path and not paved. Nonetheless, it is easy to drive. Only a sharp curve, where it goes down 2-3m steeply, should be driven carefully.

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11.6 km

Borner See

Lake

13.5 km

Path Between the Branches of the Schwalm

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The path along the Schwalm is not paved, but is quite passable. You will be rewarded with a beautiful landscape.

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15.9 km

Wooden Suspension Bridge Over the Schwalm

Highlight • Bridge

Well maintained and scenic hiking trails along the Schwalm

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18.0 km

Cycle Path Along the Schwalm

Highlight • Cycleway

The cycle paths between Brüggen and the border are just wonderful and no matter where you ride.

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18.9 km

Venekotensee

Highlight • Lake

So great area you can very well bike single trails available

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19.7 km

Bench with a view of the Venekotensee

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great place to take a break by the lake. Here you can relax for a moment.

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21.2 km

Elmpter Schwalmbruch Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Not only the beauty of nature, but also the tranquility that reigns here, wonderful.

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21.5 km

Elmpter Schwalmbruch

Nature Reserve

23.6 km

Schwalm River

Highlight • River

It is always beautiful at the Shwalm and the nature is unique.

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48.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.2 km

5.00 km

4.69 km

3.80 km

2.01 km

393 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

13.1 km

9.84 km

6.94 km

618 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

13°C

9°C

66 %

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Through the Happelter Heath – Cycle Path Along the Schwalm loop from Breyell

Through the Happelter Heath

Path Between the Branches of the Schwalm

Wooden Suspension Bridge Over the Schwalm

Cycle Path Along the Schwalm

Venekotensee

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Elmpter Schwalmbruch Nature Reserve

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