Best lake trails in Goch
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Explore the most popular lake trails near Goch with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.5 (57)·Moderate·9.5 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrNature hike in Goch, North Rhine-Westphalia. The route begins at the car park on Triftstraße and leads along the Niers. The mill ponds in the nature reserve are particularly refreshing. The 5-hectare area has several oxbow lakes in the Niers lowlands and enchants visitors with its near-natural banks of reeds and tall herbaceous plants, which provide spawning grounds for amphibians and breeding grounds for waterfowl and songbirds. Highlights of the tour: - Niersaltarme nature reserve and...
- 4.5 (2)·Easy·9.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrThis route explores Kessel and its surroundings. It circles the small lake in the north of the town and then follows the River Niers for a while. It leads through the small forest south of the town and then passes the Nuthgraben. It then returns to the city via the Scharsenweg. A lovely run or walk with the dog.
- 4.5 (3)·Moderate·21.4 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis is segment 8 of the Maas-Niederrheinpad. This hiking trail follows the Niers river basin past historic farms toward Kevelaer. Walkers cross the Kessel-Graefthal woodland and Schloss Wissen castle grounds. Overnight stays are possible at campgrounds near the destination, requiring advance booking in summer. Both Goch and the pilgrimage town feature local eateries alongside supermarkets for supplies. Start and finish locations are accessible by public transit via https://www.bahn.de/ and...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest lake trail in Goch?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Goch is Maas-Niederrheinpad Segment 8: Goch - Kevelaer. This trail is estimated to be 21.4 km long.
Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Goch?
Goch: With an ascent of 218 m, Maas-Niederrheinpad Segment 8: Goch - Kevelaer has the most elevation gain of all of the lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is Niers Circular Route with 138 m of elevation gain.