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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Rheydt Castle – Volksgarten Pond loop from Mönchengladbach

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Rheydt Castle – Volksgarten Pond loop from Mönchengladbach

Moderate

4.6

(167)

733

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Rheydt Castle – Volksgarten Pond loop from Mönchengladbach

02:21

9.27km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Volksgarten-Bungtwald-Elschenbruch

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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342 m

Swan Pond in Volksgarten Mönchengladbach

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The Volksgarten was a gift from the Mönchengladbach entrepreneur Peter Krall to his hometown. The park merges into the neighboring forest area, the Bungtwald, and has been protected since 1962.

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2

1.03 km

Such biotopes give the animals and birds the opportunity to find a habitat and to develop.

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4

5.19 km

Bridge over the Niers

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There is a bridge over the Niers here

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5.36 km

Many biotopes were created along the Niers during the renaturation, which serve as a habitat for various species of waterfowl.

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6

5.73 km

Rheydt Castle

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A tour of the castle complex is worthwhile, and a visit to the gastronomy that uses sustainably produced and healthy food is also recommended.

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6.18 km

Picnic area by the Alte Niers

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Located at the edge of the forest on a meadow and next to the old Niers. Very nice (calm).

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8.98 km

Volksgarten Pond

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Recreation seekers get their money's worth with these beautiful trees and ponds. Suitable also for families

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9.27 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.74 km

1.53 km

485 m

302 m

187 m

Surfaces

6.82 km

981 m

441 m

426 m

424 m

150 m

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Sunday 24 May

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