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View of the youth castle Gemen – Historic Deer Park Velen loop from Velen

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Borken

Velen

View of the youth castle Gemen – Historic Deer Park Velen loop from Velen

Moderate

4.0

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View of the youth castle Gemen – Historic Deer Park Velen loop from Velen

02:01

35.1km

90m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

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1.30 km

Fitness trail at the Velener sports field

Highlight • Rest Area

You can do some nice fitness exercises, but unfortunately the place is completely in the sun, so it gets very warm in summer.

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18.1 km

Forest path in Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

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A really wonderful cycle path from the castle to the Olden Goren junction. After that, however, it becomes uncomfortable and very difficult to ride with normal bikes.

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19.0 km

Forest Path in Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

Highlight • Forest

19.7 km

View of the youth castle Gemen

Highlight • Castle

The castle was built by the noblemen of Gemen. The oldest part of the complex is the keep from 1280. The history of the lords of Gemen has been characterized since the 12th century by constant disputes with the prince-bishops of Münster, who have also been secular sovereigns of this region since that time.
In order to preserve their imperial immediacy, the castle owners repeatedly entered into successfully changing alliances. The castle changed hands several times until on May 24, 1822, Reichsfreiherr Johann Ignatz Franz von Landsberg-Velen bought it.
Von Landsberg-Velen was raised to the rank of count on October 15, 1840 by King Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia and then called himself Count von Landsberg-Velen and Gemen.
The castle is still owned by the von Landsberg-Velen and Gemen family. Gemen Castle has been leased to the Münster diocese since 1946, which has used it as a youth education center ever since.
Source: muensterland.com

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23.0 km

Forellenhof Pond

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Beautiful facility located in the forest. A detour is worth it ...

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23.8 km

Dülmener Way, Lünsberg and Homborn Spring

Highlight • Trail

Perfect starting point for mountain biking and walking. Many possibilities for varied routes.

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26.3 km

Die Berge

Forest

29.2 km

Forest path in Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

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Nice path with sand and mud!

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34.5 km

Historic Deer Park Velen

Highlight • Forest

The Historic Tiergarten is a beautiful park where you'll find old trees, idyllic paths, and enchanting streams. The park is located in the immediate vicinity of the castle.

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35.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.0 km

9.39 km

2.01 km

1.89 km

1.37 km

450 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

10.7 km

10.1 km

1.61 km

807 m

783 m

Elevation

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View of the youth castle Gemen – Historic Deer Park Velen loop from Velen

Fitness trail at the Velener sports field

Forest path in Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

Forest Path in Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

View of the youth castle Gemen

Forellenhof Pond

Dülmener Way, Lünsberg and Homborn Spring

Forest path in Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

Historic Deer Park Velen

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