Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Düsseldorf District

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Viersen

Niederkrüchten

World War II Anti-Tank Ditches in Elmptwald

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Düsseldorf District

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Viersen

Niederkrüchten

World War II Anti-Tank Ditches in Elmptwald

World War II Anti-Tank Ditches in Elmptwald

Hiking Highlight

Recommended by 21 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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

Best Hikes to World War II Anti-Tank Ditches in Elmptwald

Easy
4.8
(13)
39
Elmpterwald loop from Asenray
01:48
7.02km
30m
Intermediate
4.8
(13)
42
Source of the Eppenbeek – Elmpterwald loop from Asenray
02:40
10.4km
40m
Expert
3.7
(3)
9
Heather Fields in De Meinweg – Rest Area at Melickerven loop from Asenray
05:32
21.5km
110m

Tips

Boudewijn
Anti-tank ditches constructed at the end of WW2.
- September 23, 2023
saskia
Tanks could not get over the remains of the Second World War.
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- March 10, 2024
Anneke B.
Many remnants of WWII can still be found in the elmpterwald. There are many trenches and bunkers in the forest, partly hidden under the vegetation and visible as here
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- February 11, 2024

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

Best Hikes to World War II Anti-Tank Ditches in Elmptwald

Easy
4.8
(13)
39
Elmpterwald loop from Asenray
01:48
7.02km
30m
Intermediate
4.8
(13)
42
Source of the Eppenbeek – Elmpterwald loop from Asenray
02:40
10.4km
40m
Expert
3.7
(3)
9
Heather Fields in De Meinweg – Rest Area at Melickerven loop from Asenray
05:32
21.5km
110m

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