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Effelder Forest Lake – Effelder Forest Lake loop from Vlodrop

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Heinsberg

Wassenberg

Effelder Forest Lake – Effelder Forest Lake loop from Vlodrop

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runners

Effelder Forest Lake – Effelder Forest Lake loop from Vlodrop

00:28

4.46km

10m

Running

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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502 m

Effeld Castle

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15th century moated castle am Schaagbach, privately.

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1.25 km

Effelder Forest Lake

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Here at the Waldsee you feel quite certain as on vacation. There is a great beach, you can go diving, sailing, wakeboarding and fishing. Definitely worth a break here.

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1.75 km

View of Effelder Waldsee

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Great lake with great water sports and beach bar restaurant

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2.35 km

Effelder Forest Lake

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Beautifully situated lake with various recreational opportunities.

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2.45 km

Path Between Lake and Marsh in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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On one side is the lake, on the other a river and wetland. You can see water birds here.

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2.62 km

Effelder Waldsee and the Rothenbach

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On one side the meandering Rothenbach, on the other side the Effelder Waldsee.

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2.71 km

Effelder Forest Lake

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Here on the east bank of the Effelder Waldsee, in the municipality break, there is also a beautiful vantage point for bird watching. A little overgrown at the moment.

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3.46 km

Entrance to Amici Beach Campsite at Effelder Waldsee

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Great fairly new campsite. You can also start great tours from here.

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4.46 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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1.79 km

1.24 km

1.11 km

172 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.06 km

1.38 km

490 m

468 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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Effelder Forest Lake – Effelder Forest Lake loop from Vlodrop

Effeld Castle

Effelder Forest Lake

View of Effelder Waldsee

Effelder Forest Lake

Path Between Lake and Marsh in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Effelder Waldsee and the Rothenbach

Effelder Forest Lake

Entrance to Amici Beach Campsite at Effelder Waldsee

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