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Dike on the Old Rhine in Salmorth

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Dike on the Old Rhine in Salmorth

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Dike on the Old Rhine in Salmorth

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

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Jennifer

March 25, 2019

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The dike invites you to unwind. The view of the Rhine meadows is characterized by peace and vastness. Only non-motorized vehicles are allowed on the Krone. It has a nice view over Schenkenschanz, but the ferry from Düffelward there since 2016 is no longer in operation. Thus one reaches only over Griethausen to Schenkenschanz. On the section is still the lock Wardhausen / Brienen and the Johanna Sebus monument.

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

November 20, 2025

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"The Griethauser Altrhein is a tranquil body of water and, at first glance, doesn't seem to have much in common with the main channel. But appearances are deceiving; this still …

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Distance 3.80 km

Uphill 20 m

Downhill 20 m

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

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Griethausen Railway Bridge – St. Willibrord Church Rindern loop from Kleve

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