"...The mansion of the former silk weaving mill is also a real eye-catcher, as is St. Michael's Church and the former nunnery "Thal Josaphat". The yellow building now houses the Catholic public library, a civic hall and a wedding room housed..."
Find out more about the historic Wachtendonk at:
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August 4, 2021

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Very old town with beautiful old buildings that are well preserved .

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July 8, 2025

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In 1381, Archbishop Friedrich, Count of Saarwerden, authorized the construction of a chapel in honor of the Holy Trinity and the Mother of God. St. Michael is not mentioned as …

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1. Path Along the Niers – Mariendonk Abbey loop from NSG Altbuchen an Harbes Hof

11.3km

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2. Wachtendonk Castle Ruins – Bridge over the Nette loop from Vorster Feld

11.4km

02:53

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3. Niers Nature Trail – Path Along the Niers loop from NSG Altbuchen an Harbes Hof

12.1km

03:03

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 30 m

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Thursday 12 February

7°C

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22 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Location: Wachtendonk, Kreis Kleve, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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St. Michael Church (Wachtendonk)

1. Path Along the Niers – Mariendonk Abbey loop from NSG Altbuchen an Harbes Hof

2. Wachtendonk Castle Ruins – Bridge over the Nette loop from Vorster Feld

3. Niers Nature Trail – Path Along the Niers loop from NSG Altbuchen an Harbes Hof

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