Best trails near Altwasser

Varied 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

Flat 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,...

This is segment 10 of the Maas-Niederrheinpad. This hiking trail leads from Geldern along the winding Niers river towards the historic fortified town of Wachtendonk. Walkers cross the peaceful Baersdonk forest and pass the scenic confluence of the Nette. There are no campgrounds along this segment, so hikers rely on hotels or guesthouses. Both the starting location and town center feature local eateries alongside supermarkets for supplies. Start and finish points are easily accessible by...