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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Heinsberg
Wassenberg

Roßtor (Horse Gate), Wassenberg – Effelder Straße Cycle Path loop from Wassenberg

Routes
Road cycling routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Heinsberg
Wassenberg

Roßtor (Horse Gate), Wassenberg – Effelder Straße Cycle Path loop from Wassenberg

Easy

5

riders

Roßtor (Horse Gate), Wassenberg – Effelder Straße Cycle Path loop from Wassenberg

00:39

16.3km

30m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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275 m

Roßtor (Horse Gate), Wassenberg

Highlight • Historical Site

The name Roßtor comes from the Roßmühle in the 15th century in the south-west of the city, which was still within the defenses could no longer be operated.

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4.71 km

Beautiful wide landscape between Steinkirchen and Krafeld

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4.97 km

Effelder Straße Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Super paved road where you can enjoy undisturbed and accelerate.

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6.04 km

Mirbacher Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

The cross is named after the donor family von Mirbach - Harff. This family owned the neighboring estate.

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5

8.21 km

Pilgrimage Church of Ophoven

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"Pilgrimage Church of St. Maria Himmelfahrt Ophoven
The origin of the Ophoven church goes back to the founding of a Cistercian monastery by Count Otto von Born and his wife …

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8.36 km

Osteria Ristorante Italia

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Pizzeria in the center of Ophoven

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8.68 km

A nice place (lucky spot #8) with benches and a vantage point to take a longer break from the tour and let your gaze wander over the water lily pond.

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16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.62 km

3.13 km

2.98 km

2.65 km

920 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

1.75 km

888 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 9 July

29°C

14°C

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