Brachter Wald Nature Reserve – Brachter Wald Nature Reserve loop from Brüggen

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Brachter Wald Nature Reserve – Brachter Wald Nature Reserve loop from Brüggen

Easy

4.7

(10)

riders

Brachter Wald Nature Reserve – Brachter Wald Nature Reserve loop from Brüggen

01:35

27.8km

110m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.07 km

Amor-Paz Street Art, Bruggeweg

Highlight • Structure

Nice car-free area, suitable for cycling, MTB and hiking.

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2.26 km

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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3.93 km

Brachter Heath

Highlight • Natural

It is one of the largest heath areas in North Rhine-Westphalia (twelve square kilometers)

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4.14 km

Brachter Wald Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

The nature reserve in the Brachter Wald is always worth a visit.

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4.98 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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6.87 km

Brachter Forest (Former Ammunition Depot)

Highlight • Forest

Fallow deer in the Brachter Forest (former Man Depot)

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8.16 km

Old loading point in the former munitions depot

Highlight • Structure

There are still some traces of the old use here. A kind of platform can be seen, which was also passable by vehicles and a little lower is a former …

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21.2 km

Parking at Brachter Wald Nature Reserve Entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

@Dreiradler
Apparently your wish has been heard, it looks like a new gate has been built without any obstacles (see my picture). Now someone just needs to have a key ;-)

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27.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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