Along the Niers – Kempen Castle loop from Kempen (Niederrhein)

Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Viersen

Kempen

Along the Niers – Kempen Castle loop from Kempen (Niederrhein)

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Along the Niers – Kempen Castle loop from Kempen (Niederrhein)

03:01

51.3km

90m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Kerkener Bruch

Nette, Niersaue, Niersgraben, Schleck, Aerbecker Bach, Hetzerter Beek, Moorbeek, Langdorfer Beek und Dorfbeek

Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Schlootkuhlen

Stender Benden

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

5.03 km

Schlootkuhlen

Nature Reserve

11.0 km

Paulsen Cross

Highlight • Monument

Actually a sad place, since a H. Paulsen was murdered here.

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29.2 km

Feuchtgebiet Vlassrath

Nature Reserve

32.7 km

Everyday People by Christel & Laura Lechner

Highlight • Monument

The everyday people in Straelen seem to appeal to everyone.

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32.9 km

Straelen

Highlight • Settlement

The beautiful city center invites you to linger.

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39.4 km

Bridge over the Nette

Highlight • Bridge

Nice bridge over the "Nette"

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40.8 km

Historic Town Centre of Wachtendonk

Highlight • Historical Site

Wachtendonk is a beautiful place, right on the Niers.

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41.4 km

Along the Niers

Highlight • River

Recommended again and again.

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41.5 km

Niers River and Park, Wachtendonk

Highlight • River

Wachtendonk is a beautiful small town, located right on the Niers. Beautiful town center and surroundings worth hiking.

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50.8 km

Kempen Castle

Highlight • Castle

One of the landmarks of Kempen. The castle is still waiting for a meaningful use after the district archive is moved to a new location.

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51.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.4 km

9.90 km

6.74 km

6.54 km

709 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.6 km

4.91 km

3.63 km

2.23 km

995 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

15°C

9°C

59 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

September 8, 2021,Wachtendonk – Wanderweg entlang der Niers Runde von Kempen

I found this tour on the net...Kempen, everyday people and Wachtendonk are really worthwhile destinations :-)

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October 29, 2022,Kempen-Wachtendonk-Straelen-Winternam-Nieukerk-Kempen

A beautiful bike tour to junctions in the districts of Viersen and Kleve. The paths are well signposted, mostly paved and only a few short sections from Winternam to Nieukerk on roads with very little traffic. The last ride in summer time - in the morning you have to start earlier!

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