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Dalheim Mill – Effelder Forest Lake loop from Ratheim

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Heinsberg

Hückelhoven

Dalheim Mill – Effelder Forest Lake loop from Ratheim

Moderate

4.5

(13)

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Dalheim Mill – Effelder Forest Lake loop from Ratheim

02:09

34.3km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

De Meinweg

Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Helpensteiner Bachtal, oberes Schaagbachtal und Petersholz

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12.4 km

Dalheim Mill

Highlight • Monument

The Dalheimer Mühle is perhaps the oldest watermill between the Meuse and the Rhine. In 1231 it would already be written about in old parchments ... It is not known …

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13.0 km

Border crossing -Germany / Netherlands

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Boundary stone 308 on the German-Dutch border on the way from Dalheim to the St. Ludwig monastery.

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14.5 km

Meinweg National Park

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful routes through nature. Very varied landscape in the nature reserve. There is everything here, from forests to swamps/moorlands to heathland.

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16.9 km

De MeinWeg Nat`l Park is a very clear recommendation.
The park is characterized by its versatility, forests, heather, wetlands and suitable for many outdoor activities. Hiking, cycling and racing cyclists are possible on a large scale.

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17.2 km

Cycle path from Rothenbach to Vlodrop

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As is usual in the Netherlands, there are well-developed cycle paths right across the border.

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18.1 km

Gitstapper Mill

Highlight • Monument

The watermill, a national monument, is a so-called medium-stroke mill and is located at the address Gitstappermolenweg 3 in Vlodrop. The watermill is located east of the hamlet of Etsberg. …

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19.2 km

Effelder Forest Lake

Highlight • Lake

Here on the east bank of the Effelder Waldsee, in the municipality break, there is also a beautiful vantage point for bird watching. A little overgrown at the moment.

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19.6 km

Effelder Waldsee

Nature Reserve

23.8 km

Wall

Archaeological Site

27.7 km

Historic town centre of Wassenberg

Highlight • Historical Site

Wassenberg is in a very beautiful place, with a city gate, castle and a nice inner town.

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34.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

9.67 km

5.67 km

5.35 km

2.41 km

Surfaces

25.6 km

2.85 km

2.76 km

1.73 km

1.27 km

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Thursday 9 July

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Dalheim Mill – Effelder Forest Lake loop from Ratheim

Dalheim Mill

Border crossing -Germany / Netherlands

Meinweg National Park

De Meinweg National Park

Cycle path from Rothenbach to Vlodrop

Gitstapper Mill

Effelder Forest Lake

Historic town centre of Wassenberg

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