Gitstapper Mill – De Meinweg National Park loop from Wassenberg

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Heinsberg

Wassenberg

Gitstapper Mill – De Meinweg National Park loop from Wassenberg

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Gitstapper Mill – De Meinweg National Park loop from Wassenberg

02:08

35.0km

110m

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: September 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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De Meinweg

Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Helpensteiner Bachtal, oberes Schaagbachtal und Petersholz

Roerdal

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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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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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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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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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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Forest Path in De Meinweg National Park

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The cycle paths in the national park are very good and there is rarely any sand on the paths.

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Hetspid Cycle Path in De Meinweg National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The name refers to the function as common land in the Middle Ages. The residents of 14 surrounding villages used the area collectively for firewood or as pasture. The barren …

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18.8 km

De MeinWeg Nat`l Park is a very clear recommendation.
The park is characterized by its versatility, forests, heather, wetlands and suitable for many outdoor activities. Hiking, cycling and racing cyclists are possible on a large scale.

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35.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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