Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

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Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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1.37 km

Old Rurarm

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After the Rur has been straightened, the old course of the river has partly remained. After finally realizing that industrialization is not always an advantage, nature has left the decision …

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3.43 km

Effeld Border Crossing

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Stories from the past ... The narrative characters know what

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3.67 km

View of Effelder Waldsee

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The day ticket for the beach costs €5.50

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4.21 km

Bench with a view of Effelder Waldsee

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One of the few benches - if not the only one - stands in the shade of the trees by the forest lake. Here you can take a break and …

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4.46 km

Rode Beek (border stream) at Effelder Waldsee

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Here, too, at the Effelder Waldsee, the Roodebeek stream continues to flow alongside you, briefly forming the border between the Netherlands and Germany. The hiking trail lies between the stream and the lake—sometimes you don't know where to look first.

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4.56 km

Effelder Waldsee Beach and Birdwatching Hut

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There is currently a lot of activity among the waterfowl.

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4.56 km

View of Waldsee Effeld

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One of the places where you can enjoy the water and have a good chance of seeing a dog frolicking in it. But water views are everywhere.

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4.74 km

View of Effelder Waldsee

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This old dredger has now become a beautiful nature reserve

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7.58 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.21 km

1.59 km

1.47 km

319 m

Surfaces

3.72 km

2.10 km

1.47 km

278 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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