Gitstapper Mill – The Turfkoelen Pond in Roerdal loop from Herkenbosch

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Gitstapper Mill – The Turfkoelen Pond in Roerdal loop from Herkenbosch

Moderate

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Gitstapper Mill – The Turfkoelen Pond in Roerdal loop from Herkenbosch

02:30

9.87km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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De Meinweg

Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Roerdal

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.37 km

Idyllic spot in Meinvenn

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A path across field roads near the Meinweg

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3.37 km

Rode Beek Picnic Spot

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The paths in the border area "de Meinweg" and "forest hiking path" is absolutely exemplary.

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3.62 km

Tree Planting Site in De Meinweg

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Tree planting day of the school children

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4.71 km

Wooden bridge over the Rothenbach (Rode Beek)

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It is somewhat swampy from here on the side of the walkway.

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5.74 km

Landwehr

Archaeological Site

6.15 km

Gitstapper Mill

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The watermill, a national monument, is a so-called medium-stroke mill and is located at the address Gitstappermolenweg 3 in Vlodrop. The watermill is located east of the hamlet of Etsberg. …

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6.22 km

Pancake House de Huifkarhoeve & Restaurant Aan de Hoeve, Gitstapper Mill

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There are two good restaurants and cafes with outdoor seating at Gitstap Mill.

You can sit very comfortably in the converted barn or the beer garden of Pannenkoekenhuis de Huifkarhoeve or in the beer garden of Restaurant Aan de Hoeve.

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9.09 km

The Turfkoelen Pond in Roerdal

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In the middle of the 19th century, peat was extracted from this place, which created the fen. The Turfkoelen is rich in special animals, including the dragonfly. There are unique …

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