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North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Hillenraad Castle – Kessel–Beesel ferry service loop from Bracht

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Mountain biking trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Hillenraad Castle – Kessel–Beesel ferry service loop from Bracht

Moderate

4.7

(19)

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Hillenraad Castle – Kessel–Beesel ferry service loop from Bracht

02:25

42.4km

110m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Swalmdal

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.28 km

Bench with a view of the Venekotensee

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great place to take a break by the lake. Here you can relax for a moment.

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10.1 km

Elmpter Schwalmbruch

Nature Reserve

11.9 km

Lily pond in the Elmpter Schwalmbruch

Highlight • Lake

Highlight is positioned in the wrong place. There was never a military area here, it was on the other side of the road.
At this location there is a small pond in the Elmpter Schwalmbruch nature reserve.

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16.9 km

Hillenraad Castle

Highlight • Castle

A great mansion. Please note, the visit is not allowed. Everything private. If you ask nicely, you will get an exception.

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28.7 km

Kessel–Beesel ferry service

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautiful villages line the banks of the Meuse, like pearls on a string.

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29.3 km

View of Keverberg Castle and the church in Kessel

Highlight • Viewpoint

A very nice view of Kastel Keverberg and Kessel church

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37.4 km

Former Brüggen-Bracht Ammunition Depot

Highlight • Historical Site

Nature reserve with wide paved roads and remains of military buildings, many deer spotted. Special atmosphere.

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37.9 km

Brachter Forest (Former Ammunition Depot)

Highlight • Forest

Fallow deer in the Brachter Forest (former Man Depot)

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38.7 km

Amor-Paz Street Art, Bruggeweg

Highlight • Structure

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

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42.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.6 km

9.98 km

7.25 km

2.48 km

2.14 km

Surfaces

19.1 km

12.9 km

4.17 km

3.70 km

2.67 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 26 August

32°C

15°C

17 %

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Comments

March 15, 2023,Mountainbike-Tour Meine erste große Tour

Did my first big tour today. With Rudi Joe and Joachim, it was really fun again 🚲🌞🌝👍

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Hillenraad Castle – Kessel–Beesel ferry service loop from Bracht

Bench with a view of the Venekotensee

Lily pond in the Elmpter Schwalmbruch

Hillenraad Castle

Kessel–Beesel ferry service

View of Keverberg Castle and the church in Kessel

Former Brüggen-Bracht Ammunition Depot

Brachter Forest (Former Ammunition Depot)

Amor-Paz Street Art, Bruggeweg

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