Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia

Düsseldorf District

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Rheindahlen Military Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

Rheindahlen Military Cemetery

Cycling

4.5

(85)

Hiking

4.5

(47)

Running

5.0

(3)

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Save

Share

  • More

  • Location: Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

    Save

    Share

  • More

  • Take Me There

    Tips

    August 31, 2022

    Cycling

    You have to put the whole thing into perspective. Yes, there are quite a lot of children buried here and the cemetery is run by the British Ministry of Defense BUT Wegberg Hospital has had jurisdiction over the entire British Army and their dependents and so the mothers-to-be have also been brought here.
    In the course of the decades there were also some problematic cases and so many deceased children come together here.
    This was not an incident and nothing special, but still a large number when you see the graves.
    Translated by

    November 6, 2023

    Cycling

    To be clear, this cemetery is not a military or war cemetery, but a cemetery for Brits. Military personnel and their families. There are so many children here because of …
    Translated by

    December 15, 2021

    Cycling

    When you walk among the graves and read the inscriptions on the tombstones, a cold shiver runs down your spine. A not insignificant proportion of the graves are children, aged 20 minutes and several days.
    The cemetery is not a war cemetery, but is maintained by the British Ministry of Defense.
    Translated by
    guide_signup

    Sign up for a free komoot account to get 12 more insider tips and takes.

    Sign up for free

    Nearby routes

    Best routes near Rheindahlen Military Cemetery

    Details

    Informations

    Elevation 110 m

    Weather

    Powered by Foreca

    Friday 29 May

    27°C

    17°C

    38 %

    Additional weather tips

    Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

    Most visited during

    January

    February

    March

    April

    May

    June

    July

    August

    September

    October

    November

    December

    Location: Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

    Other Popular Places to Check Out

    Chapel of St. Joseph and St. Anthony of Padua in Peel

    Explore
    RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepackingSitemap
    Download the app
    Follow Us on Socials

    © komoot GmbH

    Privacy Policy