Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 6, 2025

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Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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Start point

Bus stop

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630 m

Brüggen Castle

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The first written mention of Brüggen Castle and its mill dates from Christmas Eve in 1289. In the middle of the 14th century, the castle was expanded into a fortress …

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14.6 km

Brachter Forest Nature Reserve

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A really nice nature reserve. Until 1996 there was an ammunition depot for the British Army on the Rhine.

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16.2 km

Brachter Heath

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

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17.3 km

Former Brüggen-Bracht Ammunition Depot

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Neat recultivation of the former
Military area 👍🏼

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18.9 km

Brachter Forest Entrance Gate

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This is one of the entrances to the Brachterwald. Suitable for cycling and MTBs.

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22.4 km

View of the heathland in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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The changing picture of nature is really clearly visible. You should plan a little time for this.

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22.7 km

Brachter Forest (Former Ammunition Depot)

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Fallow deer in the Brachter Forest (former Man Depot)

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23.5 km

Amor-Paz Street Art, Bruggeweg

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Nice car-free area, suitable for cycling, MTB and hiking.

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28.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

2.33 km

1.44 km

1.25 km

749 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

6.58 km

3.94 km

2.97 km

1.40 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Former Brüggen-Bracht Ammunition Depot

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