Brachter Wald Nature Reserve – Brachter Forest Nature Reserve loop from Holter Heide

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Brachter Wald Nature Reserve – Brachter Forest Nature Reserve loop from Holter Heide

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Brachter Wald Nature Reserve – Brachter Forest Nature Reserve loop from Holter Heide

00:41

9.70km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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333 m

Red Route – NSG Brachter Wald

Highlight • Trail

There is no significant height profile. With a few small deviations the way is as good as accessible.

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534 m

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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Brachter Forest Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Very quiet and very nice (also in the opposite direction) to drive. Caution: The entrance is designed only for "normal" wheels. Cargo bikes can get a real problem here and …

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4.77 km

Brachter Forest Gravel Route

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Typical German Gravel with long stretched strips

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4.84 km

Turnstile gate into Brachter Wald

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In order to get to the Brachten Wald, there are revolving gates in different directions.
These revolving gates are easy to get through by bike. But I'm wondering how this …

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7.31 km

Old loading point in the former munitions depot

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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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7.41 km

Deer Meadow at the Old Platform

Highlight • Natural

There is beautiful wildlife in this park

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8.07 km

Former Brüggen-Bracht Ammunition Depot

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

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9.70 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.65 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.71 km

3.52 km

315 m

127 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 21 October

13°C

7°C

48 %

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Brachter Wald Nature Reserve – Brachter Forest Nature Reserve loop from Holter Heide

Red Route – NSG Brachter Wald