Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 8, 2025

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15 m

Benedictine Abbey of Mariendonk

A plot of land near Kempen was bought from the donor Johanna Stieger and a Benedictine monastery was built. In 1900, Prioress Mother Ursula Kleberg and 22 nuns moved in …

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4.00 km

View of the Holleshof Lighthouse on the Niers

The white and red striped lighthouse on the opposite side of the Niers can be seen from afar. It is located on the grounds of the Holleshof, which between April …

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4.51 km

Wachtendonk Castle Ruins

As early as the 14th century, Wachtendonk has a castle that was located on an important crossing over the Niers. First Geldrisches fiefdom, then Geldrische Landesburg, the complex came temporarily …

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4.51 km

Erlebnispfad Wachtendonk Süd

The adventure trail, which is about three kilometers long, has been beautifully laid out and leads past great sights. 👍

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4.68 km

Path Along the Niers

Paths along a stream are always particularly calming. Here you can hike on a narrow path along the Niers and watch the rubber dinghies.

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5.29 km

Wachtendonk Town Hall

The historic town hall of Wachtendonk is the core of the old town, which is also absolutely worth seeing. A bit like Kempen, only much more contemplative.

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6.40 km

Linden Avenue at Laerheide

Great running track, half of the track runs along the water the other through the forest!

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6.91 km

Pollard willows at Laerheider Weg and Netteweg

"...After we have extensively visited the pretty Wachtendonk, we continue our hiking tour. Out of town, an avenue of lime trees leads us along the Laerheide. We also pass a …

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11.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.46 km

4.69 km

824 m

109 m

Surfaces

6.96 km

3.39 km

576 m

137 m

< 100 m

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Wachtendonk Castle Ruins – Path Along the Niers loop from Vinkrath

Benedictine Abbey of Mariendonk

View of the Holleshof Lighthouse on the Niers

Wachtendonk Castle Ruins

Erlebnispfad Wachtendonk Süd

Path Along the Niers

Wachtendonk Town Hall

Linden Avenue at Laerheide

Pollard willows at Laerheider Weg and Netteweg

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