Cycle routes around Nettetal
Three published circular rides and the cycle path at De Wittsee offer different options. All stated distances refer to the original route. Plan the journey from the hotel to the starting point and back separately.
From Lobberich to the Nette lakes: about 35 kilometres
The Wasser.Blicke circuit published by the district of Viersen is about 35 kilometres long. It starts and finishes at cycle junction 89 by Nettetal-Breyell station. The route passes through Lobberich into the lake landscape and continues to several waterside viewpoints.
Within this circuit, junctions 13 → 1 → 12 link Lobberich, Sassenfeld and the Nette lowlands. These three junctions form only one section, not a complete circular ride. Use the linked route map for the full tour.
The Nettetal circular cycle route: 28 kilometres
The city’s RadrundWeg mit sieben Stationen links seven nature and visitor destinations over 28 kilometres. Stops include the Krickenbecker lakes information centre, the NABU Naturschutzhof nature centre and the Sequoiafarm. It is a useful option if you would like to include several visits in one ride.
One possible entry point is the information centre at Krickenbecker Allee 36 in Nettetal. The city’s route map shows the complete circuit and all seven stops. Check opening arrangements for any attractions you intend to enter.
De Wittsee and the former railway line
If you would rather choose a single destination, consider De Wittsee and the cycle path along the former Kempen–Kaldenkirchen railway line. The old embankment separates the large and small De Wittsee and provides a place to stop for views across the water.
This is a suggested cycling destination, not another measured circular route. Plan your outward and return journey in advance. The 3.8-kilometre walk around the large lake is a different route; cycle only on paths where bicycles are permitted.
A longer day: the 39-kilometre lake circuit
The nature park’s Von Breyell und um die Netteseen circular cycle route is 39 kilometres long. It starts at Breyell station on Josefstraße, near the junction with Christian-Rötzel-Allee. Destinations along the route include the Krickenbecker lakes and De Wittsee.
The nature park gives about 3.5 hours as a guide. Most of the route uses surfaced paths, although woodland sections can be unsurfaced and bumpy. Consider your bicycle, fitness, stops and journey to the start when choosing this ride. The official route page includes a map and route files.
