Kaiserswerth Imperial Palace – Heltorf Castle loop from Angermund

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kaiserswerth Imperial Palace – Heltorf Castle loop from Angermund

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Kaiserswerth Imperial Palace – Heltorf Castle loop from Angermund

05:16

20.8km

40m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.49 km

Kalkum Castle

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Kalkum Castle is Düsseldorf's only moated castle and an outstanding example of neoclassical palace architecture in the Rhineland. The picturesque setting serves as a venue for classical concerts.

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6.67 km

Not only the castle park, but also the agricultural and village areas around the Kalkum moated castle are designated as the "Schwarzbachaue landscape conservation area". The castle park, which faces …

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8.48 km

Historic Old Town, Düsseldorf-Kaiserswerth

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Düsseldorf Kaiserswerth is located in the north of Düsseldorf, not far from the airport. The district goes back to a Benedictine monastery in the year 700, so it has been …

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9.43 km

Kaiserswerth Imperial Palace

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Directly on the banks of the Rhine rise the picturesque ruins of the Imperial Palace of the legendary Emperor Frederick Barbarossa. The palace, originally dating back to the 10th century, …

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9.71 km

Rheintor With View of Kaiserswerther Markt

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Beginning and end of the town transit with the wonderful market. The Rhine forms the connection to the wide world; on the other side of the town you can reach the countryside

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9.71 km

Kaiserswerth Old Town and Rhine Riverside Promenade

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In the north of Düsseldorf lies Kaiserswerth, one of the most beautiful and richest districts of the Rhine metropolis. Here you can take a relaxed stroll, enjoy the culinary delicacies …

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18.2 km

Heltorf Castle

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Heltorf was first mentioned in the 11th century as the Helethorpe farm in the Kaiserswerth Abbey's register of rents.
Early owners were the Lords of Heldorp. Otto von Heldorp is already mentioned as the owner of Heltorf Castle in 1167.

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18.7 km

St. Agnes Chapel

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Beautiful chapel close to the castle

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20.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.29 km

5.63 km

3.21 km

2.81 km

844 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

2.75 km

1.93 km

1.78 km

569 m

381 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 15 October

22°C

12°C

46 %

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Comments

February 9, 2025,Sonntagsrunde: D-Angermund, Schloss Kalkum, Altstadt Kaiserswerth und Schloß Heltorf

This pretty tour starts in D-Angermund and the start along the Angerbach is really beautiful 🥰. Kalkum Castle has a pretty castle garden. The old town in Kaiserswerth is really worth seeing with its gabled houses on the market. When you get to the Rhine, you can also walk along the left side of the Rhine and then you'll come …

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September 14, 2024,Stadtteil-Porträte im •Düsseldorfer Norden• mit historischem Flair 🏰

A corner of Düsseldorf that we didn't know at all. The districts in the north of Düsseldorf are absolutely beautiful.

A wonderful circular walk from rural Angermund through tranquil Wittlear and along the attractive Rhine promenade to picturesque Kaiserwerth. The Kaiserpfalz castle ruins are well worth seeing. The old town is perfect for strolling. Holiday feeling 🤩.
The Kalkum district …

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January 30, 2022,Angermund - Kaiserswerth 30.01.22

Finally sun... So it was supposed to be a supposedly special tour... My expectations were far exceeded 🤗 It went to the north of Düsseldorf... Started in Angermund, where there was a castle and beautiful paths along the Angerbachs I came to Angermunder See... Actually, the route went around the outside, but I found a beautiful little path along the …

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