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Cycle Path Along the Schwalm – View of the Hariksee (Lake Harik) loop from Wegberg

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Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Heinsberg

Wegberg

Cycle Path Along the Schwalm – View of the Hariksee (Lake Harik) loop from Wegberg

Moderate

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Cycle Path Along the Schwalm – View of the Hariksee (Lake Harik) loop from Wegberg

03:41

57.6km

230m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 1, 2026

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De Meinweg

Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.8 km

Forest Path in National Park De Meinweg

Highlight • Forest

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

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23.0 km

Wasser.Blick 13 Lüsekamp und Boschbeektal

Viewpoint

30.4 km

Wasser.Blick 14 Elmpter Schwalmbruch

Viewpoint

30.7 km

Elmpter Swalmbruch Marshes

Highlight • Natural

Wonderful water in the Elmpter Schwalmbruch and different views of nature and wildlife in every season.

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31.3 km

Elmpter Schwalmbruch

Nature Reserve

31.6 km

Elmpter Schwalmbruch Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Not only the beauty of nature, but also the tranquility that reigns here, wonderful.

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33.5 km

Cycle Path Along the Schwalm

Highlight • Cycleway

The cycle paths between Brüggen and the border are just wonderful and no matter where you ride.

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43.6 km

Hariksee (Harik Lake)

Highlight • Lake

Simply beautiful, on foot (premium hiking trail W3), but also by bike. There are great places to stop for a break and pedal boat rental to take the Patschel across the lake.

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44.1 km

Hariksee

Lake

44.8 km

View of the Hariksee (Lake Harik)

Highlight • Lake

The Hariksee is a magnet for guests because of its location and its good restaurants.

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49.5 km

Schwalm Riverbank at Niederkrüchten

Highlight • River

The Schwalm flows quietly here and if you like, you can take a foot bath here.

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49.9 km

Schwalm River section near Lüttelforster Mill

Highlight (Segment) • River

All alone at the Schwalm. Birds singing and the splashing of the water. feel good...

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55.1 km

Schwalmbruch, Mühlenbach- und Knippertzbachtal

Nature Reserve

57.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.8 km

13.7 km

10.6 km

4.15 km

1.07 km

272 m

Surfaces

28.0 km

17.9 km

5.59 km

3.63 km

2.37 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

32°C

16°C

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Comments

April 5, 2025,Ride

A really nice tour.
Maybe 7 km in total, which was a bit boring, but otherwise absolutely recommended.

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September 13, 2024,Fahrradtour nach Schöner Streckenabschnitt entlang der Schwalm

This tour is very scenic. The path between Hariksee and Radermühle is massively uphill and can only be pushed by bike. Not possible alone. After Radermühle in the direction of Pannenmühle, the path passed a lake that partially flooded the path, making it impassable. High risk of accidents.

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July 24, 2024,Radweg an der Schwalm – NSG Elmpter Schwalmbruch Runde von Brüggen

A truly fantastic cycle route through beautiful nature reserves on fantastic cycle paths! Many thanks to the tour creators!

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September 8, 2021,Schwalm und De Meinweg

Little wheel doors among brothers.

From Niederkrüchten we first follow the Schwalm to the southeast, then we cycle through the Dutch national park “De Meinweg” and the nature reserves “Luesekamp” and “Boschbeek” to the west to the town of Swalmen. After Koffie met Appelgebak it goes back to the starting point along the Schwalm and countless wild and romantic ponds …

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July 30, 2023,Schwalmbruch – Aussicht auf den Hariksee Rondje vanuit Swalmen

What a beautiful round. You are not bored for a minute.

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April 7, 2024,60km Meinweg Brüggen Schwalm Wegberg

Today I got back on the saddle and went on a really nice tour. In great cycling weather I did a 60km loop through Wegberg, Niederkrüchten and Brüggen and then back to Wassenberg via the Meinweg area. I had three obstacles along the way, but above all the many people everywhere. Everyone wanted to get out today...understandably. Then there was …

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Cycle Path Along the Schwalm – View of the Hariksee (Lake Harik) loop from Wegberg

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Cycle Path Along the Schwalm

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