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This route’s character is, of course, defined by the distinctive windmills in Kirchhoven, Waldfeucht-Haaren, Waldfeucht and Gangelt-Breberen - especially when the wind is favorable for turning the sails. As you ride through fields and meadows, you always have a view over the wide, open landscape. Idyllic villages, such as Waldfeucht with its historic centre, line the way. A few opportunities for refreshments are also not far from the route. At the Breberen mill, you can even enjoy a direct view of the mill while having a cup of coffee or a cool drink. On the way to the former watermill in Millen, you pass the Höngener and Saeffeler Bruch nature reserves. And if you fancy more old crafts, a detour to the farmers museum in Tüddern is well worth it, before being greeted in Millen by a medieval ensemble: the St. Nicholas parish church with its provost’s house and tithe barn.
(This bike route was developed by the Historic Mills Association Selfkant e.V..)
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Gästehäuser LutgenWindmühle Breberen
Tips and suggestions
WFG for the district of Heinsberg mbH
Heinsberger Land
Tel.: +49 2452 131415 Fax: - 131419
E-mail: info@heinsberger-land.de
Internet: www.heinsberger-land.de
Roadbook
The mill route follows the signage of the junction system - with the exception of the section between the mills in Kirchhoven and Haaren, as well as the immediate access roads to the mills. All deviations are indicated by separate small signs with the logo of the mill association.
The start of the route is at the mill in Kirchhoven. From there, follow the separately attached small sign with the logo of the mill association.
After about 3.5 km, you reach the mill in Waldfeucht-Haaren. From there, use the logo to return until you reach the first junction signage. Keep right towards the junction points 50 (● 50) and ● 48. Once there, you will already see the Waldfeucht mill on the right and turn accordingly (about 6 km). From the mill, follow the signage with the mill association logo back to ● 48. You then reach the Breberen mill via ● 47 and ● 54 (about 4 km). Here you already have the destination in sight.
You can now end the route or extend it to the water mill in Millen. The route leads via the following junction points: ● 54, ● 53, ● 43 and ● 41. On the way towards ● 42, in Millen, turn left at the intersection 'Zum Haus Millen' on 'Von-Byland-Straße' (about 13 km) to the former mill.
> If you do not want to return via the same route, an alternative is available via the junction points ● 41, ● 46, ● 44, ● 52, ● 51, ● 57, ● 56, ● 19, ● 12 and then towards ● 39/50. After about 1.8 km, turn right to the Lümbacher mill in Kirchhoven (length about 31 km).
> Starting from the mill in Breberen, begin at junction ● 54, then to ● 55 and ● 56, where you join the aforementioned route (length about 14.5 km).
Gästehäuser Lutgen
Windmühle Haaren
Knotenpunkt 50 (Heinsberger Land)
Historischer Waldfeuchter Ortskern
Knotenpunkt 48 im Heinsberger Land
Windmühle Waldfeucht
Knotenpunkt 47 im Heinsberger Land
Knotenpunkt 54 im Heinsberger Land
Windmühle Breberen
Knotenpunkt 53 im Heinsberger Land
Knotenpunkt 43
Der Westlichste Punkt Deutschlands
Bauernmuseum Selfkant
Knotenpunkt 41
Historisches Millen
E-Bike Ladestation Selfkant-Millen
Millener Wassermühle
Knooppunt 18 / NL
Public transport
By train
The Heinsberg Land is connected to the German railway network via three railway lines. The greater Wegberg area can be reached via the route Dalheim – Rheydt/Mönchengladbach (stations: Dalheim, Arsbeck, Wegberg).
The railway line Aachen – (Heinsberg) – Düsseldorf allows access via the stations Übach-Palenberg, Geilenkirchen, Lindern, Brachelen, Baal and Erkelenz. From Lindern, it goes to Heinsberg (HS) via the stations HS-Randerath, HS-Horst, HS-Porselen, HS-Dremmen, HS-Oberbruch, HS-Kreishaus.
The route Aachen – Eindhoven also offers connections to the Dutch stations Roermond and Sittard.
www.bahn.de
By bus
The local bus network in Heinsberg Land is operated by WestVerkehr GmbH and is connected to the Aachen Transport Association (AVV). AVV tariffs apply. On the AVV website, you can find further information and a journey planner:
www.avv.de
Furthermore, the so-called MultiBus is available district-wide. It is an on-demand service by WestVerkehr GmbH. To use it, the passenger simply calls about 60 minutes before the planned departure and receives information about when the MultiBus will pick them up at the next MultiBus stop (Tel.: +49 2431 886688). More information:
www.west-verkehr.de
Train & Bike:
Generally, travel by train and bike is easily possible. The timetable of Deutsche Bahn shows which trains carry bike wagons. Since space for bike parking is limited, groups should register with the train operator in advance
www.bahn.de
Bus & Bike:
In the regional buses of Heinsberg Land, bike carriage is possible Mondays to Fridays from 7 p.m., Saturdays from 3 p.m., and all day Sundays and holidays. A maximum of 2 bicycles per vehicle are allowed.
By bus and bike through Heinsberg Land - the "Bicycle Bus Region Heinsberg"
During the season, the "Bicycle Bus Region Heinsberg" takes excursionists with and without bikes to their respective tour start points and picks them up again afterwards on all Saturdays as well as Sundays and public holidays. While you sit comfortably in a West MultiBus, your bike will be safely transported in the attached bike trailer. The buses offer seating for 7 people. Up to 16 bikes can be transported in the attached bike trailer. By the way: if you arrive by train, the bike bus will also pick you up directly at the stations in Heinsberg Land.
The bike buses operate between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. and cover a large number of stops. They follow no fixed route or timetable. Instead, you can pre-order the bike bus through the MultiBus center to your desired time and stop. To book a seat on the West Bicycle Bus for your desired date, call the MultiBus hotline 02431/886688 (at least one day before your tour).
Whether a bike tour or hiking trip, with the bike bus you can conveniently reach the most beautiful routes in Heinsberg Land and enjoy a relaxed start and finish. A tariff overview and special group offers can be found at www.west-verkehr.de.
The Selfkantbahn,
the only and last narrow-gauge steam miniature railway in North Rhine-Westphalia, is not only a popular excursion destination but also still serves as transport: passengers and their bikes are gladly taken along. It usually operates from Easter until the end of September on Sundays and holidays between Gangelt-Schierwaldenrath and Geilenkirchen-Gillrath.
www.selfkantbahn.de
Directions
By bicycle
Whether you come from Germany or the Netherlands, the cycling network in Heinsberg Land is seamlessly connected to all cycling networks of neighboring regions through its junction points, so you can easily enter from any direction. Regional cycle routes leading into the area include the RurUfer cycle route, the NiederRhein route, the Green route, and the VIA Belgica. When arriving by car/train/bus and bike, you can find a convenient entry into the route network from any station or tourist destination.
By car
Heinsberg Land is accessible via federal motorways A 52 (north), A 46 (east), and A 44 (south), as well as via the Dutch A 2 (west). The cities of Aachen, Köln, Düsseldorf, Duisburg, and Mönchengladbach, as well as Maastricht and Eindhoven on the Dutch side, are all within around 60 kilometers.
The main federal roads run north-south with B 221 and B 57, and east-west with B 56 and B 56n, which closes the gap between A 46 and the Dutch A 2. A dense network of state, district, and municipal roads is available for local traffic. Pay attention to the local tourist signage guiding you safely to your destinations.
By airplane
The internationally significant airports Düsseldorf International and Köln-Bonn Airport can be reached by car to Heinsberg Land in about 45 and 60 minutes respectively. The Airport-Weeze at the northern Lower Rhine and the airports Eindhoven Airport and Aachen-Maastricht Airport on the Dutch side are also about an hour's drive away.
Parking
Free parking spaces are available near the starting point (52525 Heinsberg-Kirchhofen, Zur Kornmühle 7).Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
- Flyer „The Selfkant Mill Route“
- Flyer „Mills in Selfkant“
- PocketGuide Mills (order via: Heinsberger Land, Tel.: +49 2452 131415)
Author’s map recommendations
Heinsberger Land
„The most beautiful bike routes in the Heinsberg Land“
ISBN 978-3-96990-199-1
Publisher: BVA – Bielefelder Verlag
Available at: Bookstores
Recommended maps for this region:
Equipment
With weather-appropriate clothing, enough water and some provisions, you are well equipped for the route.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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