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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Brachter Wald Nature Reserve – Brachter Heath loop from Brüggen

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Brachter Wald Nature Reserve – Brachter Heath loop from Brüggen

Easy

4.7

(9)

24

riders

Brachter Wald Nature Reserve – Brachter Heath loop from Brüggen

01:35

27.8km

110m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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Bus stop

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2.26 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.

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3.93 km

Brachter Heath

Highlight • Natural

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

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4.14 km

Brachter Wald Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

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

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4.98 km

Former Brüggen-Bracht Ammunition Depot

Highlight • Historical Site

Nature reserve with wide paved roads and remains of military buildings, many deer spotted. Special atmosphere.

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6.87 km

Fallow deer in the Brachter Forest (former Man Depot)

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8.16 km

There are still some traces of the old use here. A kind of platform can be seen, which was also passable by vehicles and a little lower is a former …

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16.4 km

Walking path but also doable by bike. Get to know the more hidden corners of the Nature Reserve.

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21.2 km

@Dreiradler
Apparently your wish has been heard, it looks like a new gate has been built without any obstacles (see my picture). Now someone just needs to have a key ;-)

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27.8 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.6 km

909 m

725 m

589 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.7 km

8.66 km

2.11 km

1.32 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 16 July

28°C

16°C

40 %

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