Grefrath

Welcome to Grefrath, Viersen - a destination with a unique geographical location and numerous special features. The town is located in the western part of Germany, close to the Dutch border. Grefrath is known for its picturesque landscape of forests, rivers and lakes.

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Bicycle Rides · Niederrhein

Kempen round no. 2 from Viersen

recommended route Difficulty easy

Distance 37.3 km

Duration 2:30 h

Ascent 72 m

Descent 72 m

Pleasant, mostly flat after-work route from Viersen to Kempen and back.

from Dirk Neubauer, Community

Bicycle Rides · Niederrhein

In the footsteps of the former district administrator and enthusiastic cyclist Hanns Backes

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 40.3 km

Duration 2:42 h

Ascent 36 m

Descent 36 m

Cycle route of the month July 2022 Viersen district The 41-kilometer cycle route of the month July leads through the hometown Nettetal in memory ...

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from Brigitte Odinius, Niederrhein Tourismus GmbH

Bicycle Rides · Grefrath

Route tip 48 - 3rd Lower Rhine Cycling Experience Day 2026

recommended route Difficulty easy

Distance 43 km

Duration 2:52 h

Ascent 8 m

Descent 8 m

Grefrath / Tönisvorst / Kempen / Grefrath approx. 44 km Start and finish: Infopoint Grefrath, Fire Department Equipment House Oedt

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from Laura Bürkert, Niederrhein Tourismus GmbH

Bicycle Rides · Niederrhein

BahnRadweg Kreis Viersen

recommended route Difficulty easy

Distance 122.1 km

Duration 8:11 h

Ascent 75 m

Descent 74 m

On or parallel to disused railway tracks, the 'BahnRadweg Kreis Viersen' leads through wide fields and quiet forests to beautiful castles and ...

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from Annika Zingel, Niederrhein Tourismus GmbH

Hiking Trail · Niederrhein

Premium walking route Niersauen-Runde - Wasser.Wander.Welt.

recommended route Difficulty easy

Distance 3.8 km

Duration 0:56 h

Ascent 4 m

Descent 4 m

Premium walking route in Grefrath-Oedt (Viersen district), Burg Uda and Niersauenprojekt Burgbenden.

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from Till Ermecke, Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Bicycle Rides · Niederrhein

Textile route through the province from Wegberg-Beeck to Nettetal-Hinsbeck

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 63.7 km

Duration 4:17 h

Ascent 90 m

Descent 118 m

This textile route is all about flax and linen, as the Schwalm region was once the center of flax cultivation in the Rhineland.

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from Brigitte Odinius, Niederrhein Tourismus GmbH

Bicycle Rides · Niederrhein

Kempen Boundary Stone Trail

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 35.5 km

Duration 2:22 h

Ascent 10 m

Descent 10 m

The Grenzsteinweg is a continuously signposted loop trail around Kempen. The starting point is at the Municipal Kramer Museum/Franciscan Monastery ...

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from Stadt Kempen Müller, Niederrhein Tourismus GmbH

Bicycle Rides · Niederrhein

Mill Tour of the Niers and Nette Rivers in the Viersen District

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 37.9 km

Duration 2:32 h

Ascent 38 m

Descent 38 m

Bike Route of the Month for April 2021, Viersen District

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from Kreis Viersen, Niederrhein Tourismus GmbH

Bicycle Rides · North Rhine-Westphalia

City - Countryside - River

recommended route Difficulty easy

Distance 38.3 km

Duration 2:35 h

Ascent 28 m

Descent 28 m

Passing culturally and historically interesting places, this route leads via Kerken, Kempen, and Grefrath back to Wachtendonk.

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from Maria Mertens, Gemeinde Wachtendonk

Bicycle Rides · Niederrhein

Straelen Route 9 - By Bike to the Neighboring Towns

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 78.7 km

Duration 5:16 h

Ascent 83 m

Descent 83 m

A great, challenging ride for ambitious cyclists that offers plenty of variety

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from Christina Beckers, Niederrhein Tourismus GmbH

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Tourists should definitely visit the historic Uda Castle or the nature and animal park centre, where you can experience exotic animals up close. Cultural highlights are the museum "Haus Püllen", which gives an insight into the history of the region, as well as the annual shooting festival in summer.

Culinary Grefrath also has a lot to offer: Be sure to try the famous apple wine or enjoy regional specialities such as potato soup with smoked meat and fresh bread.

For outdoor activities, spring to autumn is the best time: Hike through the Lower Rhine forest or spend a relaxing day fishing at the lake. Cycling along the well-developed network of cycle paths is also very popular with tourists.

If it rains, we recommend an indoor activity such as bowling or playing mini-golf at the FunPark Grefrath leisure centre.

The most beautiful places in Grefrath are undoubtedly the idyllic lakes surrounded by green hills as well as the charming little villages all around. All in all, Grefrath is definitely worth a visit, whether as a day trip or for a longer stay. Our travel guide offers you the best tips and information on this unique travel guide!

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May 29, 2021

Hei Vie
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schöne Radtour. Genau wie beschrieben. Gut das Ich Packtaschen am Fahrrad hatte für die Einkäufe an all den Obst und Bauernhöfen.

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Written May 29, 2021

Bicycle Rides
Kempen round no. 2 from Viersen
March 07, 2021

Lisa Grieger
Community

Eine sehr schöne Route, führt allerdings zum Teil an der Autobahn vorbei. Mit Hund gut zu laufen, netter Biergarten nach dem Tunnel unter der Autobahn. Insgesamt zu empfehlen.

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Written March 07, 2021

Hiking Trail
Along the Niers between Grefrath and Wachtendonk
September 06, 2018

Klaus Moll
Community

September 05, 2018

Am 05.09.2018 bin ich diese Runde gefahren. Eine genußvolle Kombination altbekannter Strecken. Gegen Ende ein Vorschlag: hinter Pleineshof nicht nach links Stenden, sondern rechts, die 1. links am Café Waldeslust (war mal eine RTF-Kontrolle) vorbei bis zur nächsten Landstr., dort links zur Kreuzung und gerade aus über den Tonisberg, unten rechts Wolfsberg, unten links Siebenhäuser, nach ca. 1km links Wolfsberg, dann geradeaus bis zu quer verlaufenden Landstr. rechts Hülserberg, oben links, herunter nach Loos Bell und dann nach Moers.

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Written September 06, 2018

Road Bike
Farm Road Circuit
January 21, 2018

Ralf Viehmann
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Schöne Tour. Der Asphalt Anteil hält sich in Grenzen und die Autobahn stört nur kurz. Die wunderbaren Eindrücke links und rechts der Niers überwiegen bei weitem.

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Written January 21, 2018

Hiking Trail
Wachtendonk along the Niers

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