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North Rhine-Westphalia

Düsseldorf District

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Kreis Kleve

Wachtendonk

Former narrow-gauge railway embankment

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Düsseldorf District

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Kreis Kleve

Wachtendonk

Former narrow-gauge railway embankment

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Former narrow-gauge railway embankment

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

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Koga-Willi 🚲👣🇩🇪🇺🇦

February 26, 2023

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Between 1902 and 1932, the narrow-gauge light railway connected the Lower Rhine towns of Kempen, Wachtendonk, Straelen, Walbeck and Kevelaer over a distance of 33 kilometers. The Feuriger Elias, also known as the Gelden Kleinbahn, ran here.

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September 16, 2023

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"The narrow-gauge "Geldernsche Kreisbahn" connected the Lower Rhine towns of Kempen, Wachtendonk, Straelen, Walbeck and Kevelaer between 1902 and 1932 over a distance of 33 kilometers. The main purpose was …

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September 30, 2025

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Wachtendonk South Experience Trail – Path Along the Niers loop from Altbuchen an Harbes Hof

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

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

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Elevation 80 m

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

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Former narrow-gauge railway embankment

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Wachtendonk South Experience Trail – Path Along the Niers loop from Altbuchen an Harbes Hof

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

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