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Heinsberg
Selfkant

Westernmost Point of Germany – Schwienswei Pond loop from Höngener und Säffeler Bruch

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Heinsberg
Selfkant

Westernmost Point of Germany – Schwienswei Pond loop from Höngener und Säffeler Bruch

Hard

2.3

(3)

11

hikers

Westernmost Point of Germany – Schwienswei Pond loop from Höngener und Säffeler Bruch

06:37

26.1km

60m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Höngener und Saeffeler Bruch

Hohbruch

Tüdderner Fenn

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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7.65 km

Hohbruch

Nature Reserve

2

11.4 km

Saeffeler Bach Meadows

Highlight • Forest

A straight, canalized stream that creates a pleasant atmosphere at the bench and accompanies you to Germany's famous westernmost point. A little further on the other side, a small bridge …

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3

11.5 km

Westernmost Point of Germany

Highlight • Monument

The Selfkant is the westernmost point of Germany you should really explore, preferably by bike.
Selfkant belongs to the so-called Zipfel places.
In the west the Selkant
In the north …

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12.2 km

Susterder

Nature Reserve

5

14.6 km

Vloedgraaf

Highlight • River

Idyllic path along the creek.

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6

15.9 km

Bridge Over the Rode Beek

Highlight • Bridge

nice view

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7

17.5 km

Schwienswei Pond

Highlight • Lake

You should definitely stop by here, simply beautiful.

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8

21.5 km

Eifel Fishing Pond

Highlight • Lake

Here you can fish for magnificent pelicans and mountain goats

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9

22.1 km

The Tüdderner Fenn nature reserve is located in the municipality of Selfkant in the district of Heinsberg in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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10

23.3 km

The forest is suffering. Something new is emerging here.

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B

26.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.4 km

6.99 km

905 m

841 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

4.90 km

4.46 km

3.48 km

781 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 7 June

22°C

11°C

70 %

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