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Borner Mill
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This hike connects historic mills such as the Borner Mill and the mill in Brüggen with idyllic lakes. Sections lead through the Schwalm-Nette Nature Park and offer varied nature and cultural experiences.

moderate

Distance 8.1 km

1:57 h

11 m

48 m

38 m

This varied hike impressively combines culture, history, and nature experience in the Schwalm-Nette Nature Park. In addition to the well-known and remarkable historic mills – the Borner Mill and the mill in Brüggen – hikers will also discover several idyllic lakes that give the tour its special charm. The mills tell of the former use of water power and are still significant testimonies to regional history today.

Large parts of the route run through the Schwalm-Nette Nature Park and pass through a diverse landscape of meadows, forests, and wetlands. Beautiful views of calm water surfaces repeatedly open up, inviting you to linger and take a deep breath. The natural surroundings provide habitats for numerous animal and plant species and make the hike a special experience for nature lovers.

The route is ideal for anyone who wants to combine a relaxed hike with cultural highlights. Whether alone, as a couple, or with the family – this tour invites you to discover the beauty of the region at a leisurely pace, experience history, and enjoy the peace of nature.

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Borner Lake
Borner Mill
Mill in Brüggen

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Gemeinde Niederkrüchten

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Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

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Highest point

48 m

Lowest point

38 m

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Tino´s Eiscafé
Cafe & Restaurant Ambiente

Safety information

Please stay on the paths.

Tips and suggestions

Further information about nature experience areas can be found here https://www.niederkruechten.de/de/inhalt/naturerlebnisgebiete/

Roadbook

From the parking lot, walk along Damer Street and turn left onto the hiking trail. This leads along the Schwalm on the right. At the fork, turn right and at the next one, left. Take the next path to the left and then immediately right along the Schwalm. Turn right at the next path into the Kranenbruchgraben. Follow this path "over" the lake and then immediately turn left so that you walk on the right side of the lake. Upon reaching the end of the lake, turn left and then the next turn right. Continue straight ahead, leading you directly to the Schwalm. Before the bridge, take the path to the right. Keep right and then take the left path. Follow this path to the end and then turn left onto "Burgwall" street. Follow the street and then turn left onto Klosterstraße. Along Klosterstraße, turn left onto "Laarer Bach" street. Follow the way and at the next fork take the path to the right. Follow this path and at the next intersection, turn left and then immediately right again. Continue straight ahead until you return to the starting point.

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Directions

Take the A52 to the northern bypass in Schwalmtal, exit 4-Schwalmtal on A52.

Parking

Parking lot, Damer Str., 41372 Niederkrüchten (opposite Mühlrather Hof)

Coordinates

51.228426, 6.218740

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51°13'42.3"N 6°13'07.5"E

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32U 305816 5678903

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Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

8.1 km

Duration

1:57 h

Ascent

11 m

Descent

11 m

Highest point

48 m

Lowest point

38 m

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