Best river trails in Wachtendonk
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Explore the most popular river trails near Wachtendonk 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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- 4.0 (10)·Easy·5.1 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrVaried circular hiking trail in the Schwalm-Nette Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. You can walk along the cultural hiking trails around Wachtendonk along Nette and Niers. Since the route runs almost permanently through open landscapes, you should definitely have enough water and sun protection with you in summer. Highlights of the hike: - Wachtendonk castle ruins - Valley of the Nice - Confluence of the Nette and Niers - Laerheide Chapel
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·12.2 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis is segment 11 of the Maas-Niederrheinpad. This hiking trail leads from Wachtendonk along the winding Niers river towards Leuth. Walkers cross the forested Heronger Buschberge, Nettetal lakes, and Krickenbecker Seen nature reserve. Overnight stays are possible at campgrounds near the destination, requiring advance booking in summer. Both Wachtendonk and Leuth feature local eateries alongside supermarkets for supplies. Start and finish locations are accessible via https://www.bahn.de/ and...
- 2.9 (2)·Moderate·8.1 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrFlat and easy walk. The walk starts in the old center of Wachtendonk. You walk along the Nette for quite some time on quiet country roads, along fields and farmlands. The way back, once you leave the busy L361, becomes more and more beautiful, you walk through the valley of the Kleine Niers and the Niers on rough grass paths and field roads. Tip: on some paths the grass and nettles are sometimes high, preferably wear long pants. Starting address: the parking lot near Bruchstrasse 20,...
- 2.6 (7)·Moderate·7.9 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrEnchanting hiking trail with great views in Wachtendonk, North Rhine-Westphalia. The hike leads through the Schwalm-Nette Nature Park, where you can explore the beautiful local flora and fauna. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views of the area - Local flora and fauna - Pretty natural landscapes - gravel pit - Fore forest - Wachtendonk castle ruins
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Wachtendonk?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Wachtendonk is Durch die Wankumer und Venloer Heide. This trail is estimated to be 30.3 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Wachtendonk?
Wachtendonk: With an ascent of 2,017 ft, Durch die Wankumer und Venloer Heide has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Maas-Niederrheinpad Segment 11: Wachtendonk - Leuth with 977 ft of elevation gain.
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- Wasser.Blick 06 Schürkesbach
- Nettemündung
- Wasser.Blick 01 Nette trifft Niers
- CC-Grenzland e.V.
- Honnenkapelle
- Blaue Lagune
- Wolfssee
- Haus Ingenraedt
- Altwasser
- Altwasser
- Niersfähre AIWA
- Pulverturm
- Maislabyrinth / Bootsverleih Holleshof
- Maislabyrinth
- Wasser.Blick 02 Ruine Wachtendonk
- Burg Wachtendonk
- Haus Püllen
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Achter de Stadt
- Haus Langenfeld
- Kiesgrube