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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Viersen

Grefrath

Black Water – Krickenbeck Lakes loop from Grefrath

Routes

Road cycling routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Viersen

Grefrath

Black Water – Krickenbeck Lakes loop from Grefrath

Moderate

4.0

(2)

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Black Water – Krickenbeck Lakes loop from Grefrath

02:03

51.7km

110m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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After 33.3 km for 498 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.36 km

Rest area with seating on the bridge in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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Good place to plan the route.

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10.7 km

Rural Path Through Cornfields

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Due to the nature of the path, it is currently not recommended for racing bikes.

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28.9 km

Start of the Schmuggelpfad (Smuggler's Trail) Velden–Straelen

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29.2 km

Smugglers' Trail Arcen and Velden

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Beautiful cycle path connection across the NL-DE border, easy to drive, idyllic through woods and fields.

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33.4 km

Black Water

Highlight • Lake

Zwart Water is an idyllic lake (or there are others around it) not far from Venlo. Easily accessible by car and bike and many opportunities to move around or just to linger.

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33.7 km

Zwart Water

Nature Reserve

40.9 km

The Green Hills – Venlo Heath

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A wonderfully quiet place, perfect for resting.

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41.3 km

Border Crossing Tor 9 Memorial

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This small border crossing is also called Gate 9. There used to be a large air base here. There is also a memorial here that deals with the history of this place.

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42.5 km

Krickenbeck Lakes

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

A truly beautiful nature and recreation area.

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44.2 km

Krickenbecker Seen und Kleiner De Wittsee

Nature Reserve

51.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.0 km

10.1 km

5.63 km

801 m

164 m

Surfaces

45.8 km

5.12 km

512 m

253 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 23 May

27°C

16°C

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Black Water – Krickenbeck Lakes loop from Grefrath

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Rural Path Through Cornfields

Start of the Schmuggelpfad (Smuggler's Trail) Velden–Straelen

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