Smaller stands of deciduous forest are now a common element of the rural cultural landscape on the Lower Rhine. They are often relics of once larger contiguous forests. Most of the time they stock up on so-called unfavorable locations, which are not suitable for arable farming or grassland use due to their soil conditions (moisture or lack of nutrients). Oak forests like this one were mainly used for personal use for firewood production or for the production of furniture, equipment and pasture poles.

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The landscape at Niers and Nette offers many nature experiences

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

11.3km

02:51

20m

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

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2. Nette River – Bridge over the Nette loop from Grefrath

25.1km

06:20

40m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Wachtendonk Castle Ruins – Bench with a View of the Niers loop from Wachtendonk

5.38km

01:21

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 30 m

Weather

Sunday 15 March

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53 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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

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Oak Grove and Bracken Fern

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

2. Nette River – Bridge over the Nette loop from Grefrath

3. Wachtendonk Castle Ruins – Bench with a View of the Niers loop from Wachtendonk

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