Best walking trails in Mönchengladbach

This route starts at the car park near the public swimming pool and the small pond, the nearest railway station is Mönchengladbach-Lürrip. It explores the Eichenbroich forest and leads along the River Niers to Rheydt Castle. The castle has been converted into an island and is surrounded by a moat. It is worth walking around the castle grounds before returning through the forest.

Varied excursion in Mönchengladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. Circular route in Mönchengladbach. Whether for a short cycle tour or a nice walk, the route definitely offers something for the eye. Highlights of the route: - Idyllic natural landscapes - Beautiful views - Interesting local flora and fauna

Charming and historic walk in Wulfen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The beautiful moated castle complex from the Renaissance is an important architectural monument. This walk takes you through the parks and along the lakes. Highlights of the route: - Moated castle - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views of the parks and lake

Quiet loop near North Rhine-Westphalia. This small circular route through the Buchholzer Wald nature reserve is ideal for a short walk in between. The start is in Wickrathhahn, northeast of Mönchengladbach, near the local Waldstadion. Right at the beginning you reach this wonderfully untouched, unique forest, in which 200-year-old beech and hornbeam trees can be admired. With a bit of luck you can also spot different species of birds, such as middle, green and black woodpeckers, many...

The route winds through the Bockerter Busch and Hardter Wald before reaching the Rheydter Höhe, the highest point in the city. The path continues into the Hardter Wald, a mixed forest where oak, beech, and pine trees provide plenty of shade. The biggest climb awaits at the Rheydter Höhe. Locals often call this hill "Monte Clamotte" or "Monte Scherbelino" because it is not a natural formation. It is actually a rubble mountain built from the debris of World War II. Today, nature has reclaimed...