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Effelder Forest Lake – Gitstapper Mill loop from Vlodrop

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Netherlands

Limburg

Roerdalen

Effelder Forest Lake – Gitstapper Mill loop from Vlodrop

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Effelder Forest Lake – Gitstapper Mill loop from Vlodrop

00:53

14.0km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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De Meinweg

Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Roerdal

Waypoints

Start point

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938 m

Roer River Entry at Vlodrop

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The Rur winds its way past the Effelder Waldsee and changes its name to Roer when it crosses the border.

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971 m

Effeld Border Crossing

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In earlier times, this was a popular, but also well-known, smuggler's route.

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1.23 km

Effelder Forest Lake

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Here at the Waldsee you feel quite certain as on vacation. There is a great beach, you can go diving, sailing, wakeboarding and fishing. Definitely worth a break here.

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3.25 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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4.15 km

Cycle path from Rothenbach to Vlodrop

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As is usual in the Netherlands, there are well-developed cycle paths right across the border.

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4.58 km

Forest Path in National Park De Meinweg

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There are some paved cycle paths on the Meinweg. Ideal for a good cycle through the forest

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7.07 km

Abandoned Iron Rhine Railway in De Meinweg

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Every now and then you come across disused rails in MeinWeg Nat`l Park.

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7.11 km

Ijzeren Rijn loop

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A tour through the MeinWeg usually leads over very easy to drive routes, even if they should be a bit narrower.

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14.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.53 km

3.78 km

3.20 km

1.04 km

393 m

Surfaces

6.47 km

3.74 km

1.92 km

1.72 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 17 June

32°C

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Effelder Forest Lake – Gitstapper Mill loop from Vlodrop

Roer River Entry at Vlodrop

Effeld Border Crossing

Effelder Forest Lake

Gitstapper Mill

Cycle path from Rothenbach to Vlodrop

Forest Path in National Park De Meinweg

Abandoned Iron Rhine Railway in De Meinweg

Ijzeren Rijn loop

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