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North Rhine-Westphalia
Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Brachter Wald Nature Reserve – View of the Meuse and horses loop from Holter Heide

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Brachter Wald Nature Reserve – View of the Meuse and horses loop from Holter Heide

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4.6

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Brachter Wald Nature Reserve – View of the Meuse and horses loop from Holter Heide

02:10

35.8km

100m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 11.1 km for 168 m

After 19.1 km for 124 m

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534 m

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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882 m

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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11.7 km

De Keverberg Castle

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Kessel is an old Maas village with a rich history. In 1869 they found a Roman stone of the gods when they demolished an old church. This stone was dedicated …

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13.5 km

View of the Meuse and horses

Highlight • Viewpoint

always beautiful views of the Maasauen

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5

19.0 km

View of Steyl Monastery and St. Michael's Church

Highlight • Viewpoint

While waiting for the ferry you can enjoy the "Skyline" of Steyl.
A ferry ride costs €0.90 per bike and driver.

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19.4 km

Steyl monastic village and ferry crossing

Highlight • Settlement

I combine Steyl with a ferry ride and then a portion of french fries ......

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7

29.7 km

Kempkes Veen

Highlight • Natural

Between the district of Heidhausen and the Amweißen Stein border, you drive on a road. Nevertheless, it is not a problem to ride a bike here. The road is Brit and paved.

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33.5 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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35.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

12.8 km

3.98 km

3.19 km

292 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.7 km

3.63 km

3.56 km

2.28 km

352 m

327 m

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Wednesday 21 October

13°C

7°C

55 %

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September 4, 2021,Kloster Steyl – Uitzicht op Steyl Runde von Kreuzmönchdorf
Unfortunately, the actually nice tour through cloudy weather turned out to be a bit cool.

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