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Brachter Wald Nature Reserve – Roßvenn loop from Holter Heide

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Brachter Wald Nature Reserve – Roßvenn loop from Holter Heide

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4.9

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Brachter Wald Nature Reserve – Roßvenn loop from Holter Heide

01:19

19.1km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 17.6 km for 20 m

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534 m

Brachter Wald Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

The paths in the former ammunition depot of the British Armed Forces are now in very good condition for all types of bicycles. The surrounding nature is characterized by forest and heathland. A visit is always worthwhile.

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1.47 km

Roßvenn

Highlight • Natural Monument

In the Roßvenn, in the middle of the NSG, you can often see game. In August, when the heather is in bloom, there is also a very nice view over the valley.

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1.71 km

Former Brüggen-Bracht Ammunition Depot

Highlight • Historical Site

Nature reserve with wide paved roads and remains of military buildings, many deer spotted. Special atmosphere.

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3.27 km

Brachter Forest Gravel Route

Highlight • Trail

Typical German Gravel with long stretched strips

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3.34 km

Turnstile gate into Brachter Wald

Highlight • Rest Area

In order to get to the Brachten Wald, there are revolving gates in different directions.
These revolving gates are easy to get through by bike. But I'm wondering how this works with a seat bike, wheelchair or similar?
There is an extra gate and a corresponding sign, but this extra gate is locked.

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14.3 km

Observation Deck in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Highlight • Viewpoint

Walking path but also doable by bike. Get to know the more hidden corners of the Nature Reserve.

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17.6 km

Observation Tower Viewpoint, Brachter Wald

Highlight • Viewpoint

The lookout point was renewed in late autumn 2021 and offers a beautiful view of the other side of the hill, where wildlife is very common.

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19.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.8 km

253 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

6.18 km

1.00 km

349 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 10 July

30°C

16°C

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Comments

October 1, 2025,Große Depot Runde Brüggen

A wonderful, interesting tour through the former British military ammunition depot, which was abandoned in 1996 and opened to hikers, cyclists, and nature lovers. Parts of the area are protected and off-limits; signs indicate this. Numerous fallow deer, wild boars, wild cattle, wild horses, and much more can literally walk right over visitors' feet at any time. Many paths are …

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Brachter Wald Nature Reserve – Roßvenn loop from Holter Heide

Brachter Wald Nature Reserve

Roßvenn

Former Brüggen-Bracht Ammunition Depot

Brachter Forest Gravel Route

Turnstile gate into Brachter Wald

Observation Deck in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Observation Tower Viewpoint, Brachter Wald

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