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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
Viersen
Grefrath

Primeval Forest Trail Bärendonk-Grasheide – Benedictine Abbey of Mariendonk loop from Grefrath

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
Viersen
Grefrath

Primeval Forest Trail Bärendonk-Grasheide – Benedictine Abbey of Mariendonk loop from Grefrath

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Primeval Forest Trail Bärendonk-Grasheide – Benedictine Abbey of Mariendonk loop from Grefrath

03:08

12.4km

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: January 14, 2026

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Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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1.83 km

Niers Canoe and SUP Launch

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Two piers that are well suited as a break for a tour to Wachtendonk. A toilet is usually available in the Langendonker Mühle in summer. Parking is difficult here.

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1.90 km

Boat Dock at Langendonker Mühle

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Here is one of many boat moorings on the Niers. A paddle tour on the Niers is highly recommended!

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1.97 km

Langendonker Mill

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Compatible coexistence of nature conservation and canoeing

Canoeists and cyclists meet at the bridge over the Niers. The national cycle routes "Niers-Radwanderweg" and "Niederrhein-
Route” cross here from Grefrath on …

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4.00 km

Territorial Landwehr Niederfeld

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

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4.32 km

Landwehr on the heather

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5.40 km

Mariendonk Abbey

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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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5.78 km

Historic Weir on the Niers

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The historic weir system was built when the predecessor of the Niersverband was founded in 1856. It should - together with various other measures - help to solve the problems …

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12.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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5.01 km

3.55 km

2.74 km

1.13 km

Surfaces

8.95 km

1.88 km

855 m

424 m

178 m

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