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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PeterH65 (a.k.a. "Waldorf")

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 23, 2024

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Beautiful pedestrian and cyclist bridge over the Niers

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Best routes to Former narrow-gauge railway embankment

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1. Wachtendonk Castle Ruins – Path Along the Niers loop from Vinkrath

11.1km

02:48

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

12.0km

03:01

20m

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3. Niers Nature Trail – Path Along the Niers loop from Wachtendonk

9.56km

02:24

10m

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

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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

1. Wachtendonk Castle Ruins – Path Along the Niers loop from Vinkrath

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

3. Niers Nature Trail – Path Along the Niers loop from Wachtendonk

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