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Heinsberg

Gangelt

Marsh and Bird Breeding Area loop from Gangelt

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Heinsberg

Gangelt

Marsh and Bird Breeding Area loop from Gangelt

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Marsh and Bird Breeding Area loop from Gangelt

00:46

7.29km

20m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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After 3.94 km for 2.26 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

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1.31 km

Beaver dam in the Rodebach Nature Reserve (Gangelt / Mindergangelt)

Highlight • Natural

In the meantime, the large beaver dam has been removed by the municipal workers because it caused flooding on the Dutch side and on the cycle path. Fortunately, the master builders are building new ones in other places.

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2.07 km

Pollard willows along the Rodebach

Highlight • Natural Monument

The pollard willows along the Rodebach are a scenic feature. In summer, they provide shade with their lush greenery. In winter, each of these sometimes very old trees has its "character face". A bank invites you to rest.

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2.27 km

Highland cattle in NSG Rodebach-Gangelt/Mindergangelt

Highlight • Natural

4.94 km

Ruscherbeek and Highland Cattle Pasture

Highlight • River

Here the highland cattle can be observed close up.

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5.51 km

Wayside Cross Near Nonke Buusjke

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Crossroads near the museum village of Nonke Buusjke

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6.52 km

Marsh and Bird Breeding Area

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Information boards and beautiful benches on the swamp and breeding area of endangered bird species.

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6.76 km

Boardwalks in the Rodebach Nature Reserve — Gangelt / Mindergangelt

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At Mindergangelt the Rodebach (coming from Teveren) and the Roode Beek (coming from the Brunssumer Heide) unite. Between Stahe, Mindergangelt and Schinveld the banks are very swampy. Several bridges and …

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7.29 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.35 km

527 m

356 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.52 km

787 m

368 m

344 m

260 m

Elevation

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Sunday 5 July

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Marsh and Bird Breeding Area loop from Gangelt

Beaver dam in the Rodebach Nature Reserve (Gangelt / Mindergangelt)

Pollard willows along the Rodebach

Highland cattle in NSG Rodebach-Gangelt/Mindergangelt

Ruscherbeek and Highland Cattle Pasture

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Marsh and Bird Breeding Area

Boardwalks in the Rodebach Nature Reserve — Gangelt / Mindergangelt

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