Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Heinsberg

Geilenkirchen

Beeck Nature Trail – Erzählcafé Beeck loop from Geilenkirchen

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Heinsberg

Geilenkirchen

Beeck Nature Trail – Erzählcafé Beeck loop from Geilenkirchen

Moderate

4.5

(25)

hikers

Beeck Nature Trail – Erzählcafé Beeck loop from Geilenkirchen

03:12

12.4km

70m

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 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

76 m

Memorial cross for Johann Andreas Stelkens

Highlight • Monument

Memorial cross of Johann Andreas Stelken. The story of the Geilenkirchen pastor Johann Andreas Stelkens, who died in an accident in 1838, reads almost like a thriller. The path of the memorial cross dedicated to him is no less mysterious. Stelkens was born in Kaldenkirchen in 1791 and was ordained a priest on April 3, 1815 in Mainz. For many years, Johann Andreas Stelkens worked as a senior pastor, provincial dean and school inspector in Geilenkirchen. He went in mid-February 1838, when Stelkens was on his way home at around 9 p.m., coming from the direction of Süggerath/Hünshoven, on the narrow footbridge that led over a branched arm of the Wurm. In the dark, the pastor missed his way, or black ice caused him to slip off the jetty, according to official reports. However, the rumor persisted and persists after Stelkens became the victim of an insidious attempt on his life. In any case - so it is said - the head pastor could only be found dead in the mud the next day. One has to consider that at that time there was no friendship between the parishes in Geilenkirchen and Hünshoven.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

751 m

Wurm River view

Highlight • River

Beautiful atmospheric pictures. A visit to the Wurm is worthwhile.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

905 m

Ash Avenue Near Horrig

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful ash avenue between the Wurm and Horrig.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3.02 km

Müllendorf Recreation Area

Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area

Parents and children love to visit the Müllendorf leisure facility in Geilenkirchen with its wide range of play options. The giant slide and four-arm swing on the playground delight the little ones.

A small pond is immediately brought into play by the children in the warmer months. What could be nicer than a good splash and a splash. When the children finally tear themselves away from the water, they use the swings and seesaws or climb the climbing frames.

Families who want to turn their visit to the leisure facility into a family outing with a picnic will find green meadows as well as barbecue facilities. Parents can reserve the barbecue facilities at the Müllendorf leisure facility with the sports department of the city of Geilenkirchen (Tel.: +49 (0) 2451 629414).

The pony farm in the Müllendorf leisure facility is of course very popular with all children. Guided pony tours are part of the offer and all children can stroke and love the ponies free of charge. Parents and children quench their hunger and thirst in the “Ponytränke mit Biergarten” inn.
But a simple break for hikers and cyclists is also ideal.

Translated by Google •

Tip by