The route from Viersen-Dülken via Born to Brüggen was opened in 1890. Above all, the railway served to transport goods, also for agriculture: "Potato trains" brought harvest to Mönchengladbach. In 1975 the last trains ran to Brüggen.

More info: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahnstrecke_D%C3%BClken%E2%80%93Br%C3%BCggen

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Mountain biking

This path leads from Brüggen to Born along the old railway line Dülken - Brüggen.

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Best routes to Old Railway Line: Born–Brüggen

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1. Cycle Path Along the Schwalm – The Meinweg Heath loop from Born

34.1km

02:08

140m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Schwalmaue Vennmühle Wetlands – Borner See viewpoint loop from Brüggen

46.5km

02:59

120m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Kempkes Veen – Borner See viewpoint loop from NSG Krickenbecker Seen und Kleiner De Wittsee

41.9km

02:39

100m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 1.09 km

Uphill 10 m

Downhill 10 m

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Wednesday 4 March

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Location: Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Old Railway Line: Born–Brüggen

1. Cycle Path Along the Schwalm – The Meinweg Heath loop from Born

2. Schwalmaue Vennmühle Wetlands – Borner See viewpoint loop from Brüggen

3. Kempkes Veen – Borner See viewpoint loop from NSG Krickenbecker Seen und Kleiner De Wittsee

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