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North Rhine-Westphalia
Heinsberg
Gangelt

Crucifix at Heringshof – Schinveld Glider Airfield loop from Rodebachtal-Niederbusch

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Heinsberg
Gangelt

Crucifix at Heringshof – Schinveld Glider Airfield loop from Rodebachtal-Niederbusch

Easy

4.8

(19)

95

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Crucifix at Heringshof – Schinveld Glider Airfield loop from Rodebachtal-Niederbusch

01:48

7.08km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

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After 3.88 km for 2.23 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

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Start point

Bus stop

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948 m

Crucifix at Heringshof

Highlight • Monument

You have to be careful here, the path is not easily recognizable. I marked the path in red in the image.
It goes across the meadow and then becomes a wonderfully rustic forest path.

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1.13 km

Rodebach-Gangelt/Mindergangelt Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

The source of Rodebach (Roodebeek) is in the small village of Siepenbusch. Until Gillrath it is also known as the Teverener Bach. From about Stahe to shortly before Mindergangelt flows …

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3.06 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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3.32 km

At Mindergangelt the Rodebach (coming from Teveren) and the Roode Beek (coming from the Brunssumer Heide) unite. Between Stahe, Mindergangelt and Schinveld the banks are very swampy. Several bridges and …

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3.56 km

Marsh and Bird Breeding Area

Highlight • Natural

Information boards and beautiful benches on the swamp and breeding area of endangered bird species.

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3.59 km

Schinveld Glider Airfield

Highlight • Structure

Beautifully blooming riverside landscape in summer

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7.08 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.35 km

1.21 km

843 m

667 m

Surfaces

6.13 km

612 m

251 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 12 July

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