Nature Reserve Guide
Dornicksche Ward is a nature reserve offering diverse landscapes for outdoor pursuits. This area features a mix of natural terrain, including paths suitable for various forms of cycling and trails for walking. The environment in Dornicksche Ward supports several sports like touring cycling, road cycling, gravel biking, hiking, and more, making it a destination for different activity levels. Its natural features provide a backdrop for exploring the outdoors.
Dornicksche Ward provides a range of…
144
Routes
4.5
(1015)
Average rating
5403
People visited

4.5
(360)
1,300
riders
39.6km
02:22
40m
40m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(127)
526
riders
80.9km
04:47
160m
160m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(34)
106
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(31)
141
riders
33.4km
02:03
80m
80m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(10)
433
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
(2)
112
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.7
(27)
88
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(2)
36
riders
68.4km
02:56
90m
90m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.7
(45)
199
hikers
8.49km
02:08
10m
10m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(38)
145
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(20)
77
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(4)
46
hikers
3.93km
01:00
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
58
riders
102km
06:53
500m
500m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.9
(8)
41
riders
27.4km
01:46
110m
110m
Hard gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
(1)
23
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
19
riders
33.3km
01:44
40m
40m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.1
(9)
41
riders
35.8km
02:28
210m
210m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(2)
26
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
riders
28.7km
02:00
140m
140m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(1)
115
riders
60.2km
03:56
220m
220m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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5.0
(1)
13
runners
9.42km
00:59
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
runners
8.21km
00:51
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
runners
10.8km
01:08
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Dornicksche Ward is a nature reserve with 89 routes available for various outdoor activities. These include Touring cycling, Road cycling, Gravel biking, Hiking, Mountain biking, and Jogging. The routes have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from more than 5,000 visitors.
A popular touring cycling route is the On the dike – View of the Rhine loop from Emmerich, covering approximately 24.4 miles (39.3 km). Another well-rated option is the View of Nijmegen skyline – Gelderse Poort Nature Reserve loop from Emmerich, which is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km) long. More touring cycling options can be found in the Cycling in Dornicksche Ward guide.
Dornicksche Ward features several road cycling routes. The Waal Bridge, Nijmegen – Waaldijk Between Bemmel and Lent loop from Emmerich is a moderate route spanning about 49.8 miles (80.1 km). An easier option is the Emmerich Rhine Bridge – New Bienen Dike Cycle Path loop from Emmerich, approximately 23.6 miles (38.0 km) long. Additional routes are detailed in the Road Cycling Routes in Dornicksche Ward guide.
Gravel biking enthusiasts can explore routes like the difficult Bergherbos Mountain Bike Trail – Grafelijke Korenmolen Zeddam loop from 's-Heerenberg, which is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km). Another challenging option is the Bridge over the Oude IJssel – Beautiful cycle path loop from Millingen (bei Rees), covering approximately 47.5 miles (76.5 km). More information is available in the Gravel biking in Dornicksche Ward guide.
Dornicksche Ward offers easy hiking trails suitable for various skill levels. The Emmerich on the Rhine Promenade loop from Emmerich is an easy 2.4-mile (3.9 km) route. Another easy option is the Dornick Tower Windmill – Dornick Distillery loop from Dornick, approximately 4.0 miles (6.5 km). Further easy hikes are listed in the Easy hikes in Dornicksche Ward guide.
Mountain biking routes in Dornicksche Ward include the moderate Griethausen Railway Bridge – Emmerich Rhine Bridge loop from Emmerich, approximately 24.6 miles (39.6 km). Another moderate route is the Heath near the Hulzenberg – Montferland MTB Route loop from Emmerich, about 18.1 miles (29.1 km). More options are available in the MTB Trails in Dornicksche Ward guide.
Dornicksche Ward is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 5,000 visitors having explored its routes. The 89 available routes have received over 900 ratings, resulting in an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Komoot offers several guides for Dornicksche Ward to help plan activities. These include Cycling in Dornicksche Ward, Hiking in Dornicksche Ward, and MTB Trails in Dornicksche Ward. Specific guides for Easy hikes and Gravel biking are also available.
Dornicksche Ward offers several jogging routes, generally rated as moderate difficulty. The War Memorial loop from Emmerich on the Rhine is a 5.8-mile (9.3 km) route. Another option is the Rheinpark Emmerich on the Rhine – Emmerich on the Rhine Promenade loop from Emmerich, approximately 6.8 miles (10.9 km). Additional routes can be found in the Running Trails in Dornicksche Ward guide.
The official website for Dornicksche Ward is nz-kleve.de. For direct inquiries, a phone number is available: +49285196330. These resources provide additional official details about the nature reserve.

