Urdenbacher Altrhein – Urdenbach Old Rhine loop from Urdenbach

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Urdenbacher Altrhein – Urdenbach Old Rhine loop from Urdenbach

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Urdenbacher Altrhein – Urdenbach Old Rhine loop from Urdenbach

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7.39km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Urdenbacher Kämpe

Waypoints

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Parking

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1.27 km

Urdenbacher Altrhein

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Urdenbacher Altrhein

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2.65 km

Urdenbach Old Rhine

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Beautiful wetland biotope - ideal for animal observation.
Please note: Depending on the weather and water levels, it may not be accessible or may only be partially accessible.

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View of the Old Rhine at Urdenbacher Kämpe

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At this bridge you can once again enjoy the great view and then leave the old summer dike. Suddenly the landscape changes: Instead of the wet meadows your way leads …

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Lowland waterbody at the former summer dike (Urdenbacher Kämpe)

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The former summer dike used to ensure that the agricultural fields were not flooded during floods. However, in 2014, the dike was opened in two places as part of the …

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Urdenbacher Kämpe Nature Reserve

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3. : The diversity of vegetation in the Urdenbacher Kämpe is impressive. Wet meadows with colorful flowers, reed areas, and small forests provide a habitat for a variety of plant …

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Wooden Bridge at Urdenbacher Kämpe

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A narrow bridge leads into the forest

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6.80 km

Urdenbacher Altrhein at Stümpeweg

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The Urdenbacher Altrhein is a stream in the North Rhine-Westphalian city of Düsseldorf that flows through the Garath and Urdenbach districts. From August 2013 to March 2014, it was renatured …

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7.39 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.63 km

342 m

245 m

167 m

Surfaces

6.23 km

509 m

351 m

184 m

111 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

15°C

9°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

May 27, 2023,Urdenbacher Kämpe

Short tour of the Urdenbacher Kämpe an old arm of the Rhine. The southern part of the trail is sunnier and more interesting because of the better view of the wetlands. The route is flat and also suitable for prams.

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September 5, 2025,Alter Rheinarm - Urdenbacher Kämpe mit Sichtung Nachtreiher

I took quite a few photos because I was so impressed by this beautiful nature reserve again. Thank you @Kosmetik for fulfilling my wish to go on a tour with you in the Urdenbacher Kämpe. For a while, we were almost alone until things got busier in the evening. We were able to observe the night heron for the first …

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January 26, 2025,N.Walking-RUNDE durch die Urdenbacher Kämpe

The bridges and paths are accessible again without a raft. 😊
Unfortunately, the recording started too late again.. 🤦‍♀️

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February 4, 2023,Wanderung

Here is the relaxation video for the short hike.

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June 4, 2024,Störche sichten-Nachwuchs ist da -Drillinge 🪶🪶🪶

... summer temperatures and off we go to the Old Rhine Arm. After more than a hundred years, a pair of storks has finally settled down to raise three little ones. Due to the rainy days, the Kämpe is again full of water, so that this is the only way to go. The Rhine has a lot of water and …

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