Highland Cattle – Bridge over the Rodebach loop from Rodebachtal-Niederbusch

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Heinsberg

Gangelt

Highland Cattle – Bridge over the Rodebach loop from Rodebachtal-Niederbusch

Moderate

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Highland Cattle – Bridge over the Rodebach loop from Rodebachtal-Niederbusch

00:56

9.08km

20m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 954 m for 2.26 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

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Bus stop

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Ruscherbeek and Highland Cattle Pasture

Highlight • River

Here the highland cattle can be observed close up.

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Wayside Cross Near Nonke Buusjke

Highlight • Monument

Crossroads near the museum village of Nonke Buusjke

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Bovenmeer Pond

Highlight • Lake

"On the artificially poured and designed by the Dutchman Hans van Lunteren Bovenmeer children can let off steam happily.The hill is characterized by its spiraling ascent path and is surrounded …

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5.05 km

Highland Cattle

Highlight • Natural

In the floodplains of the Rodebach Highland Cattles like to settle down or eat. Imposing animals with large long horns.

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5.13 km

Bridge over the Rodebach

Highlight • Bridge

In any case, you should pay a visit to the cattle. The hike over the large Huteweide is fun and the experience of encountering animals without a fence in between is definitely worth it.

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5.42 km

Beaver dam in the Rodebach Nature Reserve (Gangelt / Mindergangelt)

Highlight • Natural

In the meantime, the large beaver dam has been removed by the municipal workers because it caused flooding on the Dutch side and on the cycle path. Fortunately, the master builders are building new ones in other places.

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6.18 km

Pollard willows along the Rodebach

Highlight • Natural Monument

The pollard willows along the Rodebach are a scenic feature. In summer, they provide shade with their lush greenery. In winter, each of these sometimes very old trees has its "character face". A bank invites you to rest.

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