Best river trails in Neuss

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Explore the most popular river trails near Neuss 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

#1 - Erft to Reuschenberg Castle
4.0 (75)·Easy·6.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
Popular loop near Neuss, North Rhine-Westphalia. The starting point of this beautiful loop is the parking lot directly at the mouth of the Erft. From there, the route follows the Erft upstream to Reuschenberg Castle in Selikumer Park. It goes back through the Reuschenberger Busch recreation area near Neuss-Selikum and past the Augustinusviertel until you finally reach the starting point on the banks of the Rhine again. There are places to stop. The route can be reached by bus and train (e.g....
#2 - Hombroich Museeumsinsel
4.8 (6)·Easy·2.5 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
Family-friendly walk in Neuss, North Rhine-Westphalia. Hombroich is an old lignite mining area with several lakes and has been an open-air museum since 1987. Different architects have constructed buildings with different sculptures, paintings and etchings. Nature and art come together here in a beautiful area. Highlights of the route: - Pretty natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Nice prospects
#3 - Neuß: Durch die Grünzüge der Stadt (A9)
3.5 (7)·Easy·6.1 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
#4 - Neuss loop trail A4
3.5 (2)·Easy·5.1 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Popular loop trail in Neuss, North Rhine-Westphalia. Hiking trail 4 in Neuss is a very easy loop trail that leads around the stadium district and through the Neuss city forest. If you are looking for a slightly shorter hike, the Neusser hiking trail 3 is a good alternative. Highlights of the hike: - Neuss city forest - Nordkanal - well-developed hiking trails
#5 - Neuss - Grevenbroich
5.0 (2)·Hard·51.3 mi·Est. 18.5–20.5 hr
Demanding and promising mountain bike tour around Neuss, North Rhine-Westphalia. Strenuous, great mountain bike tour around Neuss. The tour starts on the Rhine and leads, among other things, to Reuschenberg Castle and Lake Neurath . Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Lake Neurath - Rhine & Erft - Reuschenberg Castle
#6 - Rund um Neuss: Nordkanal - Stadtwald - Westfeldpark
1.0 (1)·Easy·7.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest river trail in Neuss?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Neuss is Neuss - Grevenbroich. This trail is estimated to be 51.3 mi long.

Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Neuss?

Neuss: With an ascent of 3,585 ft, Neuss - Grevenbroich has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Erft to Reuschenberg Castle with 436 ft of elevation gain.