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North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Viersen

Nettetal

East side of Groote Heide – Brachter Wald Nature Reserve loop from Krickenbecker Seen und Kleiner De Wittsee

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Viersen

Nettetal

East side of Groote Heide – Brachter Wald Nature Reserve loop from Krickenbecker Seen und Kleiner De Wittsee

Moderate

2.7

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East side of Groote Heide – Brachter Wald Nature Reserve loop from Krickenbecker Seen und Kleiner De Wittsee

02:52

48.3km

100m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 10, 2026

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Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Venloer Heide

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7.70 km

East side of Groote Heide

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The section marked here is ideal for driving around the Grotte Heide away from traffic. The section is suitable for all types of bicycles, but also for hikers and skaters.

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9.70 km

Groote Heide Cycle Path

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I always enjoy driving this section between Gate 9 and the Herongen border crossing.
The cycle path runs on the Dutch side.

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10.7 km

Venloer Heide

Nature Reserve

26.1 km

Old loading point in the former munitions depot

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There are still some traces of the old use here. A kind of platform can be seen, which was also passable by vehicles and a little lower is a former …

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28.0 km

The paths in the former ammunition depot of the British Armed Forces are now in very good condition for all types of bicycles. The surrounding nature is characterized by forest and heathland. A visit is always worthwhile.

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42.0 km

Great and Little de Wittsee

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Very nicely located cycle rest area on the former railway line between Kempen and Kaldenkirchen. The view of De Wittsee, especially in the evenings, is fantastic.

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44.9 km

Scenic Route through the Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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Of course, the path can also be driven very nicely in the other direction.

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46.4 km

Krickenbecker Lakes and Little De Wittsee

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The Krickenbecker See is wonderful to walk around or cycle around. Here and there are the small paths to the fishing piers, which give charming views of the lake.

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46.5 km

Glabbacher Bruch Lake

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Magnificent when the sun approaches the "blue hour".

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48.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

11.7 km

11.0 km

7.48 km

1.23 km

665 m

Surfaces

31.8 km

8.78 km

3.28 km

2.65 km

1.11 km

725 m

Elevation

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East side of Groote Heide – Brachter Wald Nature Reserve loop from Krickenbecker Seen und Kleiner De Wittsee

East side of Groote Heide

Groote Heide Cycle Path

Old loading point in the former munitions depot

Brachter Wald Nature Reserve

Great and Little de Wittsee

Scenic Route through the Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Krickenbecker Lakes and Little De Wittsee

Glabbacher Bruch Lake

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