Best forest trails in Erkelenz

Varied loop near Erkelenz, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a beautiful loop through idyllic woodland and open fields, starting at Erkelenz railroad station (accessible by bus and train). The hike can be shortened individually if required. There are places to stop for refreshments. Highlights of the hike: - Quiet forest paths - Buchholz forest - Wickrath forest - Rheydt city forest - Erkelenz

Additional tour of the west bike route "Lignite mining in the Erkelenzer Börde". You can only see something of the lignite mining from a distance. The passage through Immenrath is (meanwhile) closed, the empty, partly already demolished houses are impressive.

This extensive loop winds through the heart of the Lower Rhine Bay and connects the flat, fertile plains of the Börde with the densely wooded foothills of the Eifel. Much of the journey follows historic agricultural corridors and rural trade routes that have linked these Rhineland communities since the Middle Ages. Considerable physical stamina is required to make the transition from the open fields near Erkelenz to the hilly forest climbs towards Schevenhütte. Asphalted cycle paths and...

ADFC tour from Erkelenz to Kempen, mainly along the Niers. Flat but very beautiful tour. This extensive section is a main section of the Niers cycle route and connects historic towns in the peaceful Lower Rhine region. The challenge lies in the sheer endurance required for the long distance, which can cover almost 95 kilometers in a single stage and requires a very good level of fitness. The route is technically easy, largely flat and mostly on paved paths, making it ideal for cycling or...