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North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Venloer Heide Forest Trail – Border Crossing Tor 9 Memorial loop from Heronger Heide

North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Venloer Heide Forest Trail – Border Crossing Tor 9 Memorial loop from Heronger Heide

Easy

2

riders

Venloer Heide Forest Trail – Border Crossing Tor 9 Memorial loop from Heronger Heide

01:48

27.4km

120m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.33 km for 105 m

After 3.82 km for 169 m

After 8.13 km for 85 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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9.21 km

German-Dutch Border at Knooppunt 19

Highlight • Structure

This border crossing is absolutely inconspicuous. At first I rushed through and when I only saw German license plates, I turned around again to take a closer look at the transition.

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2

11.1 km

Straight Path Through Venloër Heide

Highlight • Trail

Nice path through the forest. Some beautiful single trails lead from here.

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11.5 km

Along the German-Dutch border

Highlight • Trail

This border area runs dead straight.

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12.5 km

Venloer Heide Forest Trail

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A very nice trail that is fun to drive and not very demanding and therefore great for beginners.

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13.2 km

Border Crossing Tor 9 Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

This small border crossing is also called Gate 9. There used to be a large air base here. There is also a memorial here that deals with the history of this place.

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6

16.2 km

Krickenbeck Lakes

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Beautiful recreation area around the Hinsbecker Lakes.

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17.2 km

Singletrack Buschberge in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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If you love gravel riding, there are plenty of opportunities to let off steam here.

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8

18.5 km

Blue Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

Always something going on when the weather is nice.

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27.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

5.07 km

4.39 km

3.78 km

2.76 km

141 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

9.21 km

2.93 km

888 m

309 m

131 m

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Friday 17 July

22°C

16°C

11 %

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