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Sythen Castle – Borkenberge Nature Reserve loop from Marl-Sinsen

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Sythen Castle – Borkenberge Nature Reserve loop from Marl-Sinsen

Moderate

4.3

(8)

100

riders

Sythen Castle – Borkenberge Nature Reserve loop from Marl-Sinsen

04:57

122km

460m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 28.9 km for 337 m

After 112 km for 142 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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19.7 km

Sythen Castle

Highlight • Castle

Sythen Castle can be visited and rented for events. Weddings in the castle chapel are also possible.

More information: schloss-sythen.nrw

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20.7 km

Borkenberge Nature Reserve

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No car traffic, for bicycles, pedestrians released. May only be driven on the street, pay attention to prohibition signs.

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40.2 km

View of Olfen

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From here you have a beautiful view of Olfen and the surrounding area

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81.1 km

Quiet side road with a wide view

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Here you can expect high-quality asphalt, clear visibility and the opportunity to pick up some serious speed.

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83.5 km

Kakesbeck Castle

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Kakesbeck Castle is the oldest of three preserved moated castles in Lüdinghausen. It is located five kilometers north of the city center in the Elvert peasantry. The outside visit is …

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105 km

Paved forest path in Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

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Take a quick breath in this beautiful forest

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109 km

Forest path between Haltern and Sythen

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Idyllic branch line between Haltern and Sythen over small hills through the forest and a small settlement.

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112 km

West Shore Park at the Haltern Reservoir

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Really nice location, small corners with benches invite you to linger

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122 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

82.2 km

22.8 km

15.6 km

696 m

376 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

111 km

9.79 km

768 m

264 m

179 m

125 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

28°C

16°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

May 17, 2025,4.RTF : CAPELLE : flach im Münsterland

A wonderful RTf, flat, no annoying motorbikes, and few cars. And since there was no rain in sight, the 98 km drive was even worth it.
We'll be back next year!

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May 12, 2024,RTF SC Capelle

Today would have been a day to ride an average speed of 28 km on the 80 km, even more with a good group. I would have managed the 120 km today too, but probably slower. The weather conditions and the route were perfect for it, but I had Heike in tow, so we rode the tour together at her …

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Sythen Castle – Borkenberge Nature Reserve loop from Marl-Sinsen

Sythen Castle

Borkenberge Nature Reserve

View of Olfen

Quiet side road with a wide view

Kakesbeck Castle

Paved forest path in Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

Forest path between Haltern and Sythen

West Shore Park at the Haltern Reservoir

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