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Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Kahlberg Heath – Entrance to Brachterwald loop from Elmpter Schwalmbruch

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Kahlberg Heath – Entrance to Brachterwald loop from Elmpter Schwalmbruch

Moderate

4.5

(40)

130

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Kahlberg Heath – Entrance to Brachterwald loop from Elmpter Schwalmbruch

03:35

13.8km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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619 m

Information shelter at Brachter Wald Heath, Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Highlight • Rest Area

A bank invites you to take a break, thanks for the shade dispenser 😉
The poster gives information about the history and origin of this unique place.

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2.85 km

Kahlberg Heath

Highlight • Natural

Here is a sand excavation of yellow sand. For making brick. E.g

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5.52 km

Entrance to Brachterwald

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Access road

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8.52 km

View of the Schwalm-Nette Valley

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From the bench you can view the valley

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8.76 km

Former Loading Station of the British Army Ammunition Depot

Highlight • Historical Site

Here is one of four former loading yards of the former British Armed Forces ammunition depot. To the left of the former rail bed you can see the concrete ramp and to the right a splinter protection wall. Today you can treat yourself to a break on the benches in front of it.

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9.98 km

Konik Horses in Brachter Forest

Highlight • Natural

The NSG Brachter Wald is worth a visit.
If you want to see deer, you will definitely find it here.

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10.2 km

Viewpoint Wysohlen Sand Pit

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Wonderful natural landscape perfect for a break

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10.6 km

Brachter Wald Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

An extensive network of paths opens up the former depot also for people unfamiliar with the area

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13.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

1.31 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.76 km

2.75 km

2.72 km

2.50 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 3 September

24°C

16°C

77 %

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Max wind speed: 30.0 km/h

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Comments

January 15, 2022,NRh_39_Naturschutzgebiet Brachter Wald

Foggy, muddy, but still beautiful. I ran the tour in snow last year, next time please 🌞

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October 23, 2022,Auf der "Autobahn" durchs NSG Bracht

I should have looked at the route better beforehand. The NSG Bracht used to be a huge ammunition depot. Actually, I like such places, but the area is only accessible via highway-like paths ... side roads are closed in favor of renaturation.
So here is more of a recommendation for bike tours or walks in a group.

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August 16, 2023,Depot Brachter Wald und Kahlberg'sche Heide

@Peter 🌿 Thank you for the tour. So far I only knew the area inside the depot.

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Kahlberg Heath – Entrance to Brachterwald loop from Elmpter Schwalmbruch

Information shelter at Brachter Wald Heath, Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Kahlberg Heath

Entrance to Brachterwald

View of the Schwalm-Nette Valley

Former Loading Station of the British Army Ammunition Depot

Konik Horses in Brachter Forest

Viewpoint Wysohlen Sand Pit

Brachter Wald Nature Reserve

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