Crucifix at Heringshof – Marsh and Bird Breeding Area loop from Rodebachtal-Niederbusch

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Heinsberg

Gangelt

Crucifix at Heringshof – Marsh and Bird Breeding Area loop from Rodebachtal-Niederbusch

Easy

4.8

(19)

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Crucifix at Heringshof – Marsh and Bird Breeding Area loop from Rodebachtal-Niederbusch

01:48

7.08km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.88 km for 2.23 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

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863 m

Heringsbosch Highland Cattle Grazing Area

Highlight • Natural

These animals roam free here and sometimes they lie on the bike path.

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948 m

Crucifix at Heringshof

Highlight • Monument

You have to be careful here, the path is not easily recognizable. I marked the path in red in the image.
It goes across the meadow and then becomes a wonderfully rustic forest path.

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1.13 km

Rodebach-Gangelt/Mindergangelt Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

The source of Rodebach (Roodebeek) is in the small village of Siepenbusch. Until Gillrath it is also known as the Teverener Bach. From about Stahe to shortly before Mindergangelt flows …

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3.06 km

Pollard willows along the Rodebach

Highlight • Natural Monument

The pollard willows along the Rodebach are a scenic feature. In summer, they provide shade with their lush greenery. In winter, each of these sometimes very old trees has its "character face". A bank invites you to rest.

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3.32 km

Boardwalks in the Rodebach Nature Reserve — Gangelt / Mindergangelt

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At Mindergangelt the Rodebach (coming from Teveren) and the Roode Beek (coming from the Brunssumer Heide) unite. Between Stahe, Mindergangelt and Schinveld the banks are very swampy. Several bridges and …

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3.56 km