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North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Viersen

Grefrath

Mariendonk Abbey – Niers River loop from Altbuchen an Harbes Hof

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Viersen

Grefrath

Mariendonk Abbey – Niers River loop from Altbuchen an Harbes Hof

Easy

4.8

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Mariendonk Abbey – Niers River loop from Altbuchen an Harbes Hof

00:55

3.64km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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67 m

Mariendonk Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

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 here. They earned their living by cultivating a small farm, embroidering and selling bread products.
In 1948 the monastery was elevated to the status of an abbey and was given the name Mariadonk.
Over time, the sisters became more concerned with theological issues. After a sister received her first doctorate, further training took place within the convent, as well as intensifying pastoral care and theological further training for guests in the form of lectures and Bible discussions.
At the moment there are 32 nuns in the convent.

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1.52 km

Café-Restaurant Zur Fluchtburg

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A popular place to have a little refreshment.

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1.65 km

Territorial Landwehr Niederfeld

Highlight • Natural

After a round to the Motte Horbes Bergske, a stop at the rest house "Zur Fluchtburg" can do no harm.

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1.66 km

Grasheide Wetlands

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A beautiful path

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1.99 km

Motte Horbes-Bergske

Highlight • Historical Site

In my youth it was the place to play robber and shame.

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2.05 km

View of the Niers

Highlight • River

Along the Niers

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2.06 km

Niers River

Highlight • River

The Niers with all its facets is becoming more and more interesting for cyclists and hikers.

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2.71 km

Bärendonk Wetland

Highlight • Natural

A real wetland that you can hike through here.

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3.64 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.79 km

853 m

Surfaces

2.20 km

1.25 km

136 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Thursday 14 May

12°C

3°C

81 %

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Mariendonk Abbey – Niers River loop from Altbuchen an Harbes Hof

Mariendonk Abbey

Café-Restaurant Zur Fluchtburg

Territorial Landwehr Niederfeld

Grasheide Wetlands

Motte Horbes-Bergske

View of the Niers

Niers River

Bärendonk Wetland

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