Cycle route of the month: Discover the Schwalmtal circular route!
Cycle route of the month: Discover the Schwalmtal circular route!
On April 8, 2025, the cycling route of April 2025 will be presented. This 36-kilometer route starts at the parking lot market in Schwalmtal-Waldniel, specifically at the junction 24. The route runs over the popular Schwalmtal circular route, which has numerous sights and scenic highlights.
Special points along the route include the Catholic parish church of St. Michael, a neo -Gothic brick basilica that was built between 1878 and 1883 and is impressed with its 80 -meter -high bell tower. Furthermore, the route leads through the Hardter Wald (KP 3) and offers views of the Fischeln district and the wheel junction of the Heinsberg district (KP 68). The Schwaam district with its Ried -covered houses (KP 67) is also an interesting stop.diverse sights
Another highlight is the forest hoof settlement, in which the St. Jakobus parish church is located with origins until the 13th century (KP 29). Cycling can also discover the Lousberg in the Schwalmtal landscape protection area, the historic breakdown mill from the 17th century and the center of Niederkrüchen (KP 17).
The district of Niederkrüchten-Brempt with the St. Georgs chapel, built around 1500 and equipped with a crucifix from the 11th century, rounds off the cultural-historical experience. The Hariksee with its island lock, which was built in 1891, and the Mühlrather Mühle with its impressive large mill wheel (KP 90).
The other noteworthy stations include the Catholic parish church of St. Peter in the Born, Haverslohe (KP 28) district, the Happelter Heide landscape protection area (KP 9), Schwalmtal-Dilkrath (KP 65) and the mill tower in Schwalmtal-Amern (KP 38). At the end of the 36 -kilometer tour, the participants come back to the starting point on KP 24.
guided bike tour and registration
For those interested who want to explore the route in a sociable round, a guided bike tour will take place on April 27, 2025. The meeting point is at 11 a.m. in the market parking lot. Registration is required and can be made by email to genz@adfc-kr.de or telephone/SMS at 0712/20 52 536. The number of participants is limited to 30 people. The average speed during the tour is around 15 km/h, and a stop on halfway is also planned.
Additional information and a detailed route description are available on Kreis-Viersen.de From April to September, the district of Viersen offers a “cycling route of the month”, which includes over 680 kilometers of signposted cycling trails.
bike paths in Germany, which extend over several regions, offer attractive opportunities to explore the country's landscape. The D routes, such as the North Sea cycle path or the Baltic Sea cycle path, have to meet certain criteria and are also integrated into the Eurovelo network. They make it possible to experience the beauty and culture of Germany on two wheels, which ideally complements the cycling route in the Schwalmtal. For more information about bike pathways, visit cycling.de .
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