Brachter Wald Nature Reserve – Cycle Path Along the Schwalm loop from Abzweig Boscherhausen

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Viersen

Niederkrüchten

Brachter Wald Nature Reserve – Cycle Path Along the Schwalm loop from Abzweig Boscherhausen

Hard

4.5

(2)

riders

Brachter Wald Nature Reserve – Cycle Path Along the Schwalm loop from Abzweig Boscherhausen

02:29

46.2km

120m

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 accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Swalmdal

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

10.8 km

Brachter Wald Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

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.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

30.0 km

Schwalm River

Highlight • River

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

Translated by Google •

Tip by

31.4 km

Pond in the Schwalmbruch Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Wonderful water in the Elmpter Schwalmbruch and different views of nature and wildlife in every season.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

32.0 km

Elmpter Schwalmbruch

Nature Reserve

32.3 km

Elmpter Schwalmbruch Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

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

Translated by Google •

Tip by

33.8 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.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

34.2 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.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

36.3 km

Wooden Suspension Bridge Over the Schwalm

Highlight • Bridge

Well maintained and scenic hiking trails along the Schwalm

Translated by Google •

Tip by

38.7 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.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

46.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.0 km

4.61 km

4.43 km

978 m

134 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

14.6 km

8.70 km

6.46 km

186 m

128 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Weather

Wednesday 21 October

14°C

7°C

49 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

Want to know more?

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate Send to Phone

Report restricted access

Nearby routes

Hard

4.7

478

Evergreens – gravel in and around NP De Meinweg

03:59h

56.4km

210m

Hard

4.8

399

Meinweg and Elmpter Wald Trail

04:34h

61.6km

220m

Moderate

4.8

The Meuse dunes loop from Venlo

04:31h

62.0km

100m

Hard

4.9

242

The Meinweg Heath – Dalheim Mill loop from Lüsekamp und Boschbeek

05:50h

90.4km

410m

Hard

4.7

107

Singletrack Along the Railway – Meinweg Cycle Highway loop from Dalheim

05:14h

78.8km

190m

Hard

5.0

101

The Meinweg Heath – Dalheim Mill loop from Posterholt

03:14h

53.0km

220m

Hard

4.6

118

Brachter Wald Nature Reserve – Brachter Heath loop from Tegelen

03:23h

49.8km

190m

Hard

4.7

103

Forest road "Asbroekerweg" – Water has the right of way loop from Blerick

04:11h

63.7km

100m

Hard

4.8

Rur River – Prins Bernhardmolen Melick loop from Herkenbosch

02:49h

43.5km

80m

Moderate

4.2

De Meinweg National Park – Dalheim Mill loop from Roermond

03:54h

60.5km

200m

Moderate

4.1

Prins Bernhardmolen Melick – De Meinweg National Park loop from Dalheim

04:12h

64.1km

190m

Hard

4.8

262

Roman Tower on Sophienhöhe – Stone Compass Rest Area loop from Gevelsdorf

03:44h

53.3km

770m

Brachter Wald Nature Reserve – Cycle Path Along the Schwalm loop from Abzweig Boscherhausen

Brachter Wald Nature Reserve

Schwalm River

Pond in the Schwalmbruch Nature Reserve

Elmpter Schwalmbruch Nature Reserve

Bench with a view of the Venekotensee

Cycle Path Along the Schwalm

Wooden Suspension Bridge Over the Schwalm

Path Between the Branches of the Schwalm

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️