Best river trails in Rees

3.5(15 reviews)

Explore the most popular river trails near Rees 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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#1 - Tour 07 - Die Klassische
4.8 (9)·Moderate·35.1 km·Est. 8–8.5 hr
Scenic, natural cycle tour near Rees, North Rhine-Westphalia. This wonderful cycle tour leads from Rees along the Rhine Cycle Route in the direction of Wesel and always offers beautiful views of the region and the wonderful Rhine landscape. The ferry "Keer Tröch II" crosses the Rhine to Xanten (see tips). A detour to the historic town centre of Xanten is definitely recommended. The route passes the Xanten South and North Seas - an absolute paradise for water sports, swimming fun and...
#2 - Rees: Planetenweg und um das Reeser Meer
4.8 (5)·Easy·14.6 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
#3 - 7 auf einen Streich
Moderate·39.1 km·Est. 8.5–9 hr
#4 - Rees nach Arnhem
1.0 (1)·Moderate·76.9 km·Est. 16–17.5 hr
#5 - Rees - Haldern - Empel
Easy·17.9 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr
#6 - Reeser Planetenroute
Easy·19 km·Est. 4.5–5 hr
#7 - Haldern - Duisburg - Haan
Hard·93.2 km·Est. 20.5–22.5 hr
#8 - Empel Rees - Sturm Uedem - Xanten
Hard·109.4 km·Est. 24 hr+
Extended day trip from Empel Rees. This long cycle route is an extended day tour that leads through the flat floodplains of the Lower Rhine and therefore requires good stamina for the long distance. The tour is around 75 kilometres long and connects the historic towns of Empel, Rees, Uedem and Xanten. The route runs along mostly well-maintained and asphalted cycle paths and former railway lines and offers views of the Rhine. Highlights are the necessary Rhine crossings by ferry and the...

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest river trail in Rees?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Rees is Empel Rees - Sturm Uedem - Xanten. This trail is estimated to be 109.4 km long.

Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Rees?

Rees: With an ascent of 1,122 m, Haldern - Duisburg - Haan has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Empel Rees - Sturm Uedem - Xanten with 1,059 m of elevation gain.