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

Last updated: April 2, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 1.36 km for 379 m

Open: • Monday-Friday: 6:15 AM-8:00 PM • Saturday: 8:00 AM-6:00 PM • Public holidays & Sunday: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise closed)

After 9.33 km for 379 m

Open: • Monday-Friday: 6:15 AM-8:00 PM • Saturday: 8:00 AM-6:00 PM • Public holidays & Sunday: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise closed)

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203 m

Orsoy Wall Promenade Ring (Historic Fortifications)

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"Fortress Orsoy
The last Old Dutch part was the Niederwall (...a Dutch invention, the parts of the second fortification ring were further developments) with the covered path and the glacis …

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2.38 km

Walsum Lift Bridge

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The Walsum lift bridge was built with the construction of the northern harbor, which it spans, in the 1930s, but was already destroyed towards the end of World War II. …

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2.87 km

View of the Walsum-Orsoy ferry from the dike

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You have a nice view and overview from the Rhine dike:
- across the Rhine to Orsoy
- on the ships that go up or down the Rhine
- on …

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5.26 km

Hollow tree in the Rheinaue Walsum nature reserve (NSG)

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View of the wet meadows in the Rheinaue.

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8.40 km

Wacholder Distillery Claus

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The distillery has been in place for over 300 years, but don't think 🤔 that juniper is still being distilled here.

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8.67 km

Walsum Lift Bridge

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Addendum from July 30, 2022: We were there again today and easily got over by bike!

Old comment from March 13, 2022: Unfortunately currently blocked for everyone, future uncertain. And the possible diversions are not exactly the highlight ...

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9.33 km

Rhine Ferry Walsum–Orsoy

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The most beautiful way to cross the Rhine near Duisburg!
Take a quick coffee break with cake in Orsoy and then head over to Alt Walsum.

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10.3 km

Rhine Gate, Orsoy

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The Rhine Gate was built in 1937/38 as part of dike reinforcements and completely renovated in the late 1990s. It represents a breakthrough of the dike and thus enables access to the ferry to Duisburg Walsum.

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10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.05 km

3.02 km

1.22 km

1.18 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.72 km

3.07 km

2.74 km

747 m

249 m

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Orsoy Wall Promenade Ring (Historic Fortifications)

Walsum Lift Bridge

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