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East side of Groote Heide – Glider Airfield (Dutch Side) loop from Krickenbecker Seen und Kleiner De Wittsee

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Viersen

Nettetal

East side of Groote Heide – Glider Airfield (Dutch Side) loop from Krickenbecker Seen und Kleiner De Wittsee

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East side of Groote Heide – Glider Airfield (Dutch Side) loop from Krickenbecker Seen und Kleiner De Wittsee

00:53

11.5km

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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.19 km for 80 m

After 6.50 km for 176 m

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136 m

Gate 9 Venloer Heath

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It is clearly visible that this is the area around "Tor 9" Venloer Heide.

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1.10 km

Venlo-Herongen Air Base Memorial

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A small place with a great story.

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1.42 km

Venlo Glider Airfield

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There is not only a glider airfield here, but a little further west (behind the glider airfield there is also a model aircraft field.

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1.56 km

Groote Heide Cycle Path

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I always enjoy driving this section between Gate 9 and the Herongen border crossing.
The cycle path runs on the Dutch side.

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1.64 km

East side of Groote Heide

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The section marked here is ideal for driving around the Grotte Heide away from traffic. The section is suitable for all types of bicycles, but also for hikers and skaters.

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5.36 km

Glider Airfield (Dutch Side)

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The former military airport in the Groote Heide is used today, among other things, as a glider airfield. But also model pilots come to their pleasure.

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7.48 km

Along the German-Dutch border

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This border area runs dead straight.

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10.6 km

Birkenhof Restaurant & Café

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The Birkenhof is not only beautiful, but also offers a large beer garden and a battery charging station. Of the numerous dishes, I can particularly recommend the Balkan cuisine and pizza.

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11.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.34 km

2.84 km

2.69 km

2.41 km

145 m

114 m

Surfaces

5.51 km

3.94 km

1.06 km

755 m

282 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 1 September

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East side of Groote Heide – Glider Airfield (Dutch Side) loop from Krickenbecker Seen und Kleiner De Wittsee

Gate 9 Venloer Heath

Venlo-Herongen Air Base Memorial

Venlo Glider Airfield

Groote Heide Cycle Path

East side of Groote Heide

Glider Airfield (Dutch Side)

Along the German-Dutch border

Birkenhof Restaurant & Café

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