Best forest trails in Kalkar
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Explore the most popular forest 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.
Top trails
- 3.5 (10)·Easy·4.2 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrThis route makes a loop around the Wisseler See and also explores the Wisseler Dunes. It begins at the Wisseler See holiday and camping park. It heads north to the dunes, passing Wisseler Park. On the way back, the path follows the lake for a bit before heading back again.
- 4.9 (2)·Moderate·24.7 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrVaried round trip in North Rhine-Westphalia. On this tour you can discover the countryside and towns between Grieth and Kleve. On mostly paved paths along roads, it goes a bit along the beautiful Rhine and to Emmerich am Rhein. If you have time, go discover the city and take a break in one of the countless restaurants near the shore. 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 in Kleve...
- 5.0 (3)·Moderate·46.4 mi·Est. 17–18.5 hrOfficial route of the permanent RTF. You can find more details directly from the organizer: 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 was developed along the fields and floodplains, through the idyllic forests of Sonsbeck Switzerland.
- 2.7 (2)·Moderate·12.4 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis route starts in the town of Kalkar and explores the fields and farms in the area. It leads to the Rhine, which offers a beautiful view. On the way back to Kalkar you also pass the Wisseler See. It is ideally covered by bike, but can also be covered on foot if desired.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Kalkar?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Kalkar is Permanente RTF Sturm 03 Uedem: Schüsterkes-Tour. This trail is estimated to be 46.4 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Kalkar?
Kalkar: With an ascent of 3,188 ft, Permanente RTF Sturm 03 Uedem: Schüsterkes-Tour has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is RTF: Kalkar - Emmerich am Rhein - Bedburg-Hau with 2,109 ft 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
- Mill stump
- Stockanker
- Scholtenhof