Confluence of Niers and Nette – Mariendonk Abbey loop from Aldekerk

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Kreis Kleve

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Confluence of Niers and Nette – Mariendonk Abbey loop from Aldekerk

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Confluence of Niers and Nette – Mariendonk Abbey loop from Aldekerk

01:32

28.7km

40m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a ferry crossing

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After 11.0 km for 23 m

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Train Station

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5.04 km

Bridge Over the Schwarze Rahm

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The creek called Gelderner Fleuth on the water station map originates in the rift system of the Gastendonk cultural monument in Kempen. The topographical maps here still call the stream …

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10.9 km

Confluence of Niers and Nette

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Nice place to take a break with a view of Niers and Nette in a quiet natural setting. There is also QR code information about the water/hiking/world hikes and stations.

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11.0 km

Pedestrian and Cyclist Ferry

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Small ferry for pedestrians and cyclists

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11.0 km

Self-service cable ferry across the Niers

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Very close to the meeting of Nette and Niers is the self-service ferry. Here you have to lend a hand to get to the other shore.

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14.1 km

Restored section of the Nette

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Here the Nette course has been renatured.

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15.7 km

Fitscheshof Café & Restaurant UG

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A nice place to stop for a break in summer.

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18.5 km

Niers River at Mariendonk Abbey

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Here at the Niersbrücke at the abbey there is still a historical weir that you can look at. There is also a plaque with a description.

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18.8 km

Mariendonk Abbey

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A plot of land near Kempen was bought from the donor Johanna Stieger and a Benedictine monastery was built. In 1900, Prioress Mother Ursula Kleberg and 22 nuns moved in …

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