Dalheim Mill – Boardwalk in De Meinweg loop from Effelder Waldsee

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Dalheim Mill – Boardwalk in De Meinweg loop from Effelder Waldsee

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Dalheim Mill – Boardwalk in De Meinweg loop from Effelder Waldsee

03:06

12.1km

60m

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 27, 2026

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De Meinweg

Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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256 m

Hooibaan

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There were a number of dirt paths, which were used by the local farming population. A number of these can still be found in the current situation (Grote Herkenboscherbaan, Lange …

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6.17 km

Forest trail along the Rothenbach in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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Quaint little path that leads along the Rothenbach meandering through the valley. Refreshments in the Dalheimer mill.

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6.93 km

Dalheim Mill

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The Dalheimer Mühle is perhaps the oldest watermill between the Meuse and the Rhine. In 1231 it would already be written about in old parchments ... It is not known …

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7.01 km

Small lake in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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It's part of the Dalheimer Mill area and is fed by the Rothenbach stream. There are some seating areas.

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7.34 km

Via boardwalks to Dalheimer Mühle

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The Dalheim Mill offers the opportunity to stop for refreshments.

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7.75 km

Boardwalk in De Meinweg

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The heathland and siltation are also a result of slash-and-burn agriculture, overgrazing and pest-cutting by the people who have settled here since the Bronze Age. The name refers to its …

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8.37 km

Remnants of the Iron Rhine Railway in De Meinweg National Park

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The old train track 'The Iron Rhine' with some fallen trees here and there.

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9.09 km

Iron Rhine Railway in De Meinweg

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In 1839, the Netherlands recognized Belgium's independence. The Separation Treaty (also known as the Treaty of London or the Treaty of the XXIV Articles) stipulated that East Limburg would remain …

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12.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.58 km

2.97 km

262 m

134 m

121 m

Surfaces

4.85 km

4.52 km

2.38 km

309 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

17°C

4°C

0 %

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Comments

October 24, 2021,Dahlheimer Mühle, Rödgen, de Mein weg, Deutsches Eck

A very, very beautiful forest tour not far from the Birgel primeval forest and at least as beautiful 🥰

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June 4, 2023,Sonntags-Grenz-Runde 🚶‍♀️Nationalpark De Meinweg

Just the thing for a hot summer day. Nicely shaded, mostly through the woods.

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June 27, 2024,Nationalpark De Meinweg

At 30°C, you don't necessarily have to perform at your best. I'm happy to persuade my husband to go for a leisurely walk in the forest with plenty of shade!

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