Best river trails in Kalkar
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Explore the most popular river trails near Kalkar 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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- 4.9 (2)·Moderate·39.8 km·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrVaried circular tour in North Rhine-Westphalia. On this tour, you can discover the countryside and towns between Grieth and Kleve. Mostly paved paths along roads take you along the beautiful Rhine to Emmerich am Rhein. If you have time, explore the town and take a break in one of the countless restaurants near the banks. Then it's back over the Emmerich Rhine bridge and to Kleve. The Kermisdahl flows here and there are also historical sights and numerous places to stop for refreshments to...
- 5.0 (3)·Moderate·74.7 km·Est. 17–18.5 hrOfficial route of the permanent RTF. You can find further details directly from the organiser: https://sturm03uedem.de/ Start at Landhaus Beckmann and get to know the typical landscapes of the Lower Rhine on the 70 km Schüsterkes route. An interesting and varied tour has been created along the fields and meadows, through the idyllic forests of Sonsbecker Schweiz.
- 2.7 (2)·Moderate·20 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis route starts in the town of Kalkar and explores the fields and farms in the surrounding area. It takes you as far as the Rhine, which you have a beautiful view of. On the way back to Kalkar, you also pass the Wisseler See lake. Ideally, the route should be covered by bike, but it can also be done on foot if you prefer.
- Moderate·72.4 km·Est. 15–16.5 hrOfficial route of the permanent RTF. Further details can be found directly from the organiser: https://sturm03uedem.de/ Start at Landhaus Beckmann and cycle through the medieval Hanseatic town of Kalkar towards the Rhine. The promenades in Emmerich and Rees are just as worth seeing as the landscape along the dykes. Experience 70 kilometres of the most beautiful cycle paths in the Lower Rhine region.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Kalkar?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Kalkar is Permanente RTF Sturm 03 Uedem: Schüsterkes-Tour. This trail is estimated to be 74.7 km long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Kalkar?
Kalkar: With an ascent of 972 m, Permanente RTF Sturm 03 Uedem: Schüsterkes-Tour has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Permanente RTF Sturm 03 Uedem: Landhaus-Beckmann-Tour with 646 m of elevation gain.
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- Wisseler See
- Kalkarer Mühle
- Historisches Rathaus Kalkar
- Rheinwiese
- Schiffermast
- Sporthafen Obermörmter
- Schwengelpumpe
- Ferien- und Campingpark Wisseler See
- Haus Horst
- Internationaler Pfadfindertreffpunkt Kalkar
- Fährschneise
- Wisseler Dünen
- Camping Niederrhein
- Trogen
- Haus Kemnade
- St. Antonius Abbas
- Gerichtslinde, *1545
- Mühlenstumpf
- Stockanker
- Scholtenhof