Best forest trails in Willich

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Explore the most popular forest trails near Willich 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 - Vom Schloss Neersen nach Cloerbruch und Knickelsdorf
5.0 (4)·Easy·3.6 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
Versatile hiking excursion in North Rhine-Westphalia. The route begins at a magnificent result of human engineering: Neersen Castle. This was only bought by the city in 1973 and has since been extensively renovated. Since then, the castle and the surrounding park have been open to the public and are used with pleasure. From this beautiful place we head east then south. Walking around the motorway junction, you get to the nature reserve and finally to the Nierssee. Accessible by bus and...
#2 - Along the Niers
4.3 (3)·Easy·2.6 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
Family-friendly loop trail near Willich, North Rhine-Westphalia. A very leisurely loop overall, which leads almost the entire time directly along the Niers. Dogs must be kept on a leash, as the trail runs through the Salbruch nature reserve most of the time. Highlights of the route: - Salbruch nature reserve - Niers - Detour to the St. Konrad Chapel (optional)
#3 - Von Neersen entlang der Niers
5.0 (1)·Moderate·7.1 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
#4 - Von Willich zum Jüdischen Friedhof
5.0 (3)·Easy·3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
#5 - Neersen Rundwanderweg II
3.8 (4)·Moderate·13.6 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
Idyllic hiking tour with great views in Willich, North Rhine-Westphalia. Visitors' favorite of this round is the charming Niersee. There you have beautiful views and can reward yourself with a break. Highlights of the tour: - Great views - Local flora and fauna - Magical natural landscape - Niersee
#6 - Von Willich nach Hoxhöfe
3.1 (4)·Easy·4.4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
#7 - beesEIGHT
3.3 (3)·Easy·14.5 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
Official nature trail of the municipality of Willich in North Rhine-Westphalia The bienenACHT is a cycling and hiking trail in the city of Willich on the topic of sustainability. It was set up by the beekeepers of the Kolpingsfamilie Willich eV and invites you to visit eight information stations on the subject of bee culture. There are also places to stop for refreshments along the way. Highlights: - Thematic stations on beekeeping - beautiful dirt roads - also ideal for small cyclists
#8 - Rund um Willich
3.0 (1)·Moderate·12.8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr
#9 - From Wekeln Around Schiefbahn
3.0 (1)·Moderate·9.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
Popular loop trail near Willich, North Rhine-Westphalia. From Wekeln, this loop trail leads around Schiefbahn. Most of the time you hike through the fields, only in the area of the Neersener Bruch nature reserve and near the North Canal are there shady forest paths. The highway is crossed twice (via underpass). Highlights of the hike: - Neersener Bruch nature reserve - idyllic open landscapes
#10 - Durch Wekeln
1.9 (4)·Easy·2.9 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest forest trail in Willich?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Willich is Anrath über Korschenbroich und Schloss Dyck. This trail is estimated to be 35.6 mi long.

Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Willich?

Willich: With an ascent of 1,824 ft, Anrath über Korschenbroich und Schloss Dyck has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Neersen Rundwanderweg II with 748 ft of elevation gain.