Rode Beek (Rothenbach) – Dalheim Mill loop from Vlodrop

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Rode Beek (Rothenbach) – Dalheim Mill loop from Vlodrop

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Rode Beek (Rothenbach) – Dalheim Mill loop from Vlodrop

03:57

15.5km

50m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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De Meinweg

Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Roerdal

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1.76 km

Bench with a view of Effelder Waldsee

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One of the few benches - if not the only one - stands in the shade of the trees by the forest lake. Here you can take a break and …

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1.79 km

Effelder Forest Lake

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Beautifully situated lake with various recreational opportunities.

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2.11 km

Viewpoint

2.91 km

Landwehr

Archaeological Site

5.03 km

Rode Beek (Rothenbach)

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The Rothenbach rises near Wildenrath in the middle of the railway test area as Helpensteiner Bach. Between Wildenrath and Dalheim-Rödgen and further into the mill pond of Dalheimer Mühle, the …

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6.30 km

Border Trail Along the Rothenbach in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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The Rothenbach forms the border for a considerable distance here, so you are indeed on a border path. A sandy path, forest, and a meandering stream with scattered beaver tracks and beautiful spots along the water.

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7.35 km

Dalheim Mill

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The Dalheimer Mühle is perhaps the oldest watermill between the Meuse and the Rhine. In 1231 it would already be written about in old parchments ... It is not known …

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8.05 km

Boardwalk in De Meinweg

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The heathland and siltation are also a result of slash-and-burn agriculture, overgrazing and pest-cutting by the people who have settled here since the Bronze Age. The name refers to its …

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12.9 km

Gitstapper Mill

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The watermill, a national monument, is a so-called medium-stroke mill and is located at the address Gitstappermolenweg 3 in Vlodrop. The watermill is located east of the hamlet of Etsberg. …

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14.0 km