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Swisttal

Witterschlick Quarry Lake – Iron Man (Kottenforst) loop from Swistniederung bei Miel

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

Swisttal

Witterschlick Quarry Lake – Iron Man (Kottenforst) loop from Swistniederung bei Miel

Moderate

3.5

(2)

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Witterschlick Quarry Lake – Iron Man (Kottenforst) loop from Swistniederung bei Miel

01:54

36.2km

190m

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: June 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Oberm Jägerkreuz

Naturpark Rheinland

Waypoints

Start point

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3.95 km

View of the Turquoise Lake in Naturpark Rheinland

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.02 km

Witterschlick Quarry Lake

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Through the lime, the water of the gravel pit is colored turquoise around the lake are huge machines

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4.04 km

View of the Turquoise Lake at Quarzwerke Witterschlick

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Really nice, it's worth a look in sunny weather

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8.17 km

Wooden shelter in Kottenforst

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Offers protection from rain and is also suitable for a short break.

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19.0 km

Orchard meadow at Dransdorfer Bach

Highlight • Natural

A meadow orchard (now a bit overgrown) on Weidepescher Weg - always nice to go and especially in spring!

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28.2 km

Several forest and hiking trails intersect at the Eiserner Mann, making it a popular meeting point. In addition, there is seating and a shelter in its immediate vicinity, making it an ideal resting place.

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30.6 km

Capellen Estate and Schillings Chapel

Highlight • Historical Site

Very nice facility, great photo opportunity. The paths around it are easy to drive.

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33.7 km

Swisttal Rest Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Very nice well-kept rest area. Unfortunately, you shouldn't expect ironed asphalt on the Swist route, but you will be rewarded by the landscape...

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34.2 km

Swistniederung bei Miel

Nature Reserve

36.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.5 km

4.78 km

1.91 km

1.74 km

1.33 km

Surfaces

15.0 km

13.7 km

5.78 km

977 m

679 m

123 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

40°C

21°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

January 28, 2024,Gravel Kiesgruben und Derletal

A stupid infection has forced me to rest for the last ten days. Today the sun was tempting and I slowly rode a gravel lap. I discovered a few beautiful new corners such as the forest on Hardtberg and the Derletal. Then we went back across the fields in the sun and through the Kottenforst. At the end there was …

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Witterschlick Quarry Lake – Iron Man (Kottenforst) loop from Swistniederung bei Miel

View of the Turquoise Lake in Naturpark Rheinland

Witterschlick Quarry Lake

View of the Turquoise Lake at Quarzwerke Witterschlick

Wooden shelter in Kottenforst

Orchard meadow at Dransdorfer Bach

Iron Man (Kottenforst)

Capellen Estate and Schillings Chapel

Swisttal Rest Area

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