Brüggen Castle – Brachter Heath loop from Kaldenkirchen

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Viersen

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Brüggen Castle – Brachter Heath loop from Kaldenkirchen

Moderate

5.0

(2)

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Brüggen Castle – Brachter Heath loop from Kaldenkirchen

03:48

57.5km

210m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 10 m for 37 m

After 57.5 km for 37 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

7.12 km

De Bas

Lake

11.7 km

Weir at Belfeld

Highlight • Structure

Instead of sheep or cows, free-roaming donkeys tend the dyke here - they are largely unimpressed by the cyclists.

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17.8 km

View of Keverberg Castle and the church in Kessel

Highlight • Viewpoint

A very nice view of Kastel Keverberg and Kessel church

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38.1 km

Brüggen Castle

Highlight • Castle

Nobility never lived here, but some of the former fortifications can still be seen and some can also be visited.
In addition to a public toilet facility, there is a …

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43.3 km

Brachter Heath

Highlight • Natural

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

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44.4 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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49.2 km

Steep Descent in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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In the gorge you can become amateur from professional to amateur, it's only a matter of time 🤔

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49.3 km

Gorge Trails in the Schwalm-Nette Nature Park

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On the many trails down into the "gorge" you can look for everything from relatively flat to fairly steep.

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50.9 km

View of Belfeld

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Here you have a seat and a really great view on the platform.

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57.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.2 km

12.2 km

8.49 km

3.48 km

2.06 km

133 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

13.5 km

11.5 km

10.4 km

5.70 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

16°C

8°C

0 %

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Brüggen Castle – Brachter Heath loop from Kaldenkirchen

Weir at Belfeld

View of Keverberg Castle and the church in Kessel

Brüggen Castle

Brachter Heath

Former Brüggen-Bracht Ammunition Depot

Steep Descent in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Gorge Trails in the Schwalm-Nette Nature Park

View of Belfeld

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