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Cycle Path Along the Schwalm – Brachter Wald Nature Reserve loop from Alter Flughafen Elmpt

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Viersen

Niederkrüchten

Cycle Path Along the Schwalm – Brachter Wald Nature Reserve loop from Alter Flughafen Elmpt

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Cycle Path Along the Schwalm – Brachter Wald Nature Reserve loop from Alter Flughafen Elmpt

03:08

53.7km

210m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 25.7 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.55 km

Heath path in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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Well-maintained forest path in top condition.

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2.65 km

Elmpter Schwalmbruch

Nature Reserve

3.83 km

Angelsportverein Venekotensee e.V.

Forest

4.51 km

Venekotensee

Lake

4.76 km

Bench with a view of the Venekotensee

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

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5.17 km

Cycle Path Along the Schwalm

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

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7.31 km

Wooden Suspension Bridge Over the Schwalm

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Well maintained and scenic hiking trails along the Schwalm

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12.3 km

The paths in the former ammunition depot of the British Armed Forces are now in very good condition for all types of bicycles. The surrounding nature is characterized by forest and heathland. A visit is always worthwhile.

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13.9 km

Brachter Heath

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It is one of the largest heath areas in North Rhine-Westphalia (twelve square kilometers)

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14.1 km

Brachter Wald Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

The nature reserve in the Brachter Wald is always worth a visit.

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22.1 km

Hühnerkamp

Nature Reserve

50.0 km

Schwalm River

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

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53.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.2 km

8.28 km

3.68 km

3.25 km

2.33 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.8 km

13.7 km

12.1 km

7.35 km

2.63 km

153 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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15°C

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Cycle Path Along the Schwalm – Brachter Wald Nature Reserve loop from Alter Flughafen Elmpt

Heath path in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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Cycle Path Along the Schwalm

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