The anniversary route for the 50th community birthday leads cycling and hiking enthusiasts along historic sites in Niederkrüchten and parts of the Brüggen castle community – a varied discovery tour through nature and history.
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the municipality of Niederkrüchten in 2022, a new cycling and hiking route was developed that takes visitors on a special discovery tour through the region. The route specifically passes historically significant sites that have been little considered in existing tours so far, thus combining nature experience with cultural education.
Along the route, historical sites, monuments, and distinctive landscapes can be explored. Sections run not only through Niederkrüchten itself but also through parts of the Brüggen castle community, with which the route planning was jointly developed. The anniversary route thus offers a varied experience for cyclists and hikers who want to combine history, nature, and regionality in one tour.
Whether families, culture enthusiasts, or nature lovers – the route is suitable for all who want to actively discover Niederkrüchten and its surroundings. Numerous sights, charming villages, and quiet landscapes invite you to experience the region's diversity, feel history up close, and simultaneously enjoy the joy of outdoor activity.
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Show elevation profileRest stops
BürgerserviceCafe & Restaurant Ambiente
Tino´s Eiscafé
Safety information
Please stay on the paths.Tips and suggestions
A good start for the tour with parking options are the following hiking car parks:
Hiking car park D´r Märet, hiking car park Venekoten, hiking car park Lüsekamp, hiking car park Friedwald or parking lot Overhetfeld
More information at https://niederkruechten.de/de/inhalt/wandern/
Roadbook
Starting at the respective hiking car park, the tour passes by various interesting points. This tour can also be explored in three sections. A PDF file with the entire route and the respective sections can be found at the following link
Lindbruch
Flachskuhlen Elmpter Bach
St. Laurentius Elmpt & Hanse Hüske
Haus Elmpt
Naturdenkmal Eibe
Dilborner Mühle
Elmpter Kapelle St. Maria an der Heiden
Gerichtsstätte Elmpter Bach
Aussichtsturm im Elmpter Schwalmbruch
Europäischer Golfclub Elmpter Wald e.V.
Gedenktafel erschossene Zwangsarbeiterin
Pfarrkirche St. Bartholomäus
Campingplatz Graskamp
Camping Lelefeld
Landhotel "Linden am Venekotensee"
Ferienwohnung Home Suite Home
Hof Michiels
Pension Haus Elmpt
Galgenberg
Bohlenweg "Gagelbruch"
Bunker
Gedenkstein Lehrer Linder
Friedwald
Schwalmbruch
Wacholderheide
Feuchtwiesen Tackenbenden
Public transport
You can get a timetable for the desired stop, for example on this website https://www.vrr.de/de/startseite/.
Directions
Drive on A52 to Niederkrüchten, take exit 3-Niederkrüchten on A52.Parking
Hiking car park D´r Märet, hiking car park Venekoten, hiking car park Lüsekamp, hiking car park Friedwald or parking lot OverhetfeldCoordinates
Author’s map recommendations
The print map is available at the town hall or in the citizen service of Niederkrüchten as well as at the Brüggen tourist information office.
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
Sturdy footwear and weatherproof clothing.Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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