Easy hikes and walks around Kerken

"Lake Eyller in Kerken is a popular destination for day trips – it offers not only a variety of cycling, hiking, and walking trails, but also an outdoor swimming pool and restaurants. The diverse loop around Lake Eyller invites hikers to wander along side roads and forest paths through the Lower Rhine countryside. Fields, forests, and small villages offer opportunities for a relaxing break – plenty of benches provide ample chance to rest... and simply let your gaze wander across the landscape." https://www.niederrhein-tourismus.de/tour/kerken-1-2-3-x-rund-um-den-eyller-see-7ff95e660e

St. Hubertus Chapel Rather Weg, 47647 Kerken-Eyll "The landmark in Eyll is still quite new. The foundation stone was laid only on May 5, 2007. After initial discussions, inspired and motivated by the idea, Wim Looschelders, Paul Cladders, Mathias Teneyken, Jakob Kempkens, and Walter Stevens solidified their decision to build a new chapel in Obereyll. Renate and Theo Fürtjes provided the necessary land for the chapel. The building permit was granted in May 2006, and the new chapel was presented at the general meeting of the St. Hubertus Brotherhood on August 14, 2006. The St. Hubertus Eyll Chapel Building Association was founded, with Wim Looschelders as chairman. Two sales and information events, as well as the sale of building blocks for the chapel starting in January 2007, brought the hoped-for financial success. Much work..." The challenges were overcome by the founding members together with many helpers. The foundation stone was laid on May 5, 2007, and the tower and bell were installed on July 12. Two days later, the topping-out ceremony took place with great participation from the local population. https://www.niederrhein-tourismus.de/attraktion/st.-hubertus-kapelle-b6587dff46

"Aldekerk station was planned as part of the construction of the Cologne-Krefeld line by the Cologne-Crefeld Railway Company (CCE). The line was taken over by the Rhenish Railway Company (RhE) on July 1, 1860, which extended it to Nijmegen (Netherlands) by March 3, 1863, with Aldekerk being an important component. The line was originally opened for freight traffic from November 15, 1855, and for passenger traffic from January 26, 1856." (KI)

An idyllic lake for swimming, both in summer and winter. There's a winter swimming group with flexible schedules. Register via Instagram and Facebook.

really beautiful bathing lake with beer garden, swimming island and much more

At a crossroads lies the memorial to Johannes Paulsen, who was murdered at this spot in 1668 and lived in Eyll.

<< The Black Rahm >> "The stream, designated as the Gelderner Fleuth on the watercourse map, originates in the ditch system of the Gastendonk cultural monument in Kempen. Topographical maps still refer to the stream here as the Black Rahm. After a few meters, the Fliethgraben flows in from the left, connecting the stream to the Flöthbach. The Black Rahm flows west and south past a lake, then picks up the opposing Uhlesrahm on the left, bends north, flows west past the lake, and then picks up an unnamed stream from the right, turning west again; here, the river code changes from 28641 to 28643. The Black Rahm then curves northward and changes its name to Spring in the Eyller Bruch. Only after the confluence with the Landwehrbach (Leygraaf) is it also referred to as the Gelderner Fleuth on topographical maps." https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gelderner_Fleuth

Delicious, delicious, delicious. The reviews speak for themselves. Opening Hours: Monday and Tuesday: Closed Wednesday to Friday: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM Saturday to Sunday: 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM (The kitchen is open until 9:00 PM) https://www.theranchhouse.de/