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Kempen

Welcome to Kempen and Viersen, two charming towns in the west of Germany! As a destination, they are always worth a visit and offer numerous opportunities for an unforgettable stay.

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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.

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from Dirk Neubauer,   Community
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
Neukirchen-Vluyn: Mill Path
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 16.1 km
Duration 3:51 h
Ascent 12 m
Descent 12 m

Wanderwegewelt route 1065 – Tönisberg – IVV – Mill Path (16km) This permanent hiking path of the IVV is maintained by the hiking club "Frisch ...

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from Jürgen Weiß,   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
Nieper Kuhlen: Northern Route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 35.1 km
Duration 2:21 h
Ascent 11 m
Descent 11 m

This route passes by the Nieper Kuhlen, the natural forest area in the Rheurdt/Littard State Forest, and Bloemersheim Castle.

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from Sandra Kiss,   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
Mining in the Neukirchen-Vluyn Area
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 46.5 km
Duration 3:07 h
Ascent 37 m
Descent 37 m

Over the past century, the history of Neukirchen-Vluyn was largely shaped by the Niederberg mine. The tour takes you past key sites from that era.

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from Sandra Kiss,   Niederrhein Tourismus GmbH
Bicycle Rides · Niederrhein
Kempen Circular Bike Trail
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 40 km
Duration 2:41 h
Ascent 23 m
Descent 24 m

The Kempen Loop Trail begins in Tönisberg on Erprathsweg. On its way back to the trailhead, it passes through numerous nature reserves and streams.

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from Aron Marszalek,   Niederrhein Tourismus GmbH
Bicycle Rides · Niederrhein
Nieper Kuhlen: Southern Route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 38.6 km
Duration 2:36 h
Ascent 11 m
Descent 11 m

This route passes by the Nieper Kuhlen, the Krefeld Racetrack, and Lake Elfrath.

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from Sandra Kiss,   Niederrhein Tourismus GmbH
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Geographically, the two towns are located in North Rhine-Westphalia, close to the border with the Netherlands. They are located in the middle of an idyllic landscape with meadows, fields and small rivers. The region is particularly well known for its orchards as well as its wine and beer cultivation.

Of particular tourist interest are the historic old towns of Kempen and Viersen. Here you can stroll through narrow alleys, admire old half-timbered houses or take a carriage ride. Krickenbeck Castle is also worth a visit: it was built in the 19th century and today houses a hotel as well as a restaurant.

Cultural highlights are also plentiful: In summer, there are regular concerts at the Buttermarkt or you can visit one of the many museums such as the Lower Rhine Open Air Museum or the Burg Linn Museum.

Those who like to try culinary delicacies will not be disappointed here either: The region is famous for its asparagus dishes and its apple wines. However, in the restaurants you will also find international cuisine as well as local beers to try.

For outdoor activities, the spring is particularly suitable - then the fruit trees are in full bloom! Hikes through the countryside or bicycle tours along the Rhine are also very popular. In winter, you can go ice skating in Kempen and Viersen or take a leisurely walk through the snow-covered landscape.

And what do you do when it rains? Then a visit to the cinema or one of the numerous indoor playgrounds for children is recommended.

Where is the most beautiful? It's hard to say - every place has its own charm! However, if you like shopping, you should definitely visit the Designer Outlet Roermond, which is only a short drive away.

Overall, Kempen and Viersen offer many possibilities for a varied stay as a travel destination. With this travel guide, you now have some tips at hand to plan your trip - we hope you enjoy discovering this beautiful region!

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  • August 16, 2021
    Kire Smirnoff
    August 15, 2021
    Die Strecke bin ich gestern abgefahren, allerdings von Duisburg Rheinhausen, ohne den Moerser Teil. Muss sagen sehr gut ausgearbeitet, auf den kleinen Strassen zu fahren ging sehr gut! Habe mich genau an deinen Track gehalten.
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    Written August 16, 2021
  • May 29, 2021
    Hei Vie 
    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
  • April 29, 2021
    Clara Wehse
    Super!!
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    Written April 29, 2021
  • September 06, 2018
    Klaus Moll
    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
  • September 01, 2018
    Tomates Hes
    Strecke sehr schön zu fahren. Kaum Autos.
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    Written September 01, 2018
    Bicycle Rides
    Oermter Berg Rundtour
  • May 21, 2018
    Andreas Spitzner 
    Tolle Tour. Hat bei schönem Wetter viel Spaß gemacht.
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    Biergarten Stadtwald
    Photo: Andreas Spitzner, Community
    Written May 21, 2018

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