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Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Rotbachtal Nature Trail – Exposed roots along the Rotbach loop from Im Fort westlich der Vellenfurth

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Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Rotbachtal Nature Trail – Exposed roots along the Rotbach loop from Im Fort westlich der Vellenfurth

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Rotbachtal Nature Trail – Exposed roots along the Rotbach loop from Im Fort westlich der Vellenfurth

02:45

10.7km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.44 km

Rotbach Information Board

Highlight • Rest Area

This information board is located right where a small bridge crosses the Rotbach. It provides information about the surrounding area

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2

5.45 km

Woodpeckers Roadhouse Grafenmühle

Highlight • Restaurant

Woodpeckers is an American roadhouse restaurant in the Wersten log cabin style. Open Mon. to Sat. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sun 9 a.m. to 9.30 p.m.

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3

5.79 km

Rotbachtal Parking Lot

Highlight • Parking

A good starting point for hikes to the NSG Grafenwald or to the Halde Haniel.

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4

5.81 km

Rotbachtal Nature Trail

Highlight • Trail

You can walk beautifully on natural paths directly along the stream. In winter, of course, it's muddy in places. But at the weekend it was too crowded for a relaxed dog tour.

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5

8.41 km

Ancient Trees in Rotbachtal

Highlight • Forest

There is an ancient tree population here

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6

9.03 km

Schwarzbach (Kirchhellener Heide nature reserve)

Highlight • Trail

A varied landscape, a stream flowing through a rustic forest, and a beautiful lake.

Plenty to discover for all ages.

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7

9.05 km

Exposed roots along the Rotbach

Highlight • Natural

Interesting exposed root system directly on the bank of the Rotbach.

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8

10.2 km

Rotbach Riverside Trail

Highlight • Trail

Very nice path for a hike

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B

10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.16 km

1.20 km

695 m

674 m

Surfaces

6.48 km

3.41 km

661 m

126 m

< 100 m

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Monday 22 June

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