Rheinau with basket willows – Himmelgeister Chestnut loop from Himmelgeist

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Rheinau with basket willows – Himmelgeister Chestnut loop from Himmelgeist

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Rheinau with basket willows – Himmelgeister Chestnut loop from Himmelgeist

00:56

8.90km

20m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Himmelgeister Rheinbogen

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.73 km

Fronhof Himmelgeist

Highlight • Historical Site

with garden and meadow areas 18.–20. Yep, monument

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1.92 km

Rheinau with basket willows

Highlight • Natural

Characteristic landscape as the seasons change

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2.50 km

The Kölner Weg marks the border between Himmelgeist and Itter. Fields and pastures spread out to the left and right. The paved path describes gentle curves and soon runs parallel to the Himmelgeister dike.

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3.06 km

Himmelgeister Chestnut

Highlight • Natural Monument

Goes well with the village on the Düssel. 😜

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6.86 km

St. Nikolaus Church (Himmelgeist)

Highlight • Religious Site

The Roman Catholic parish church of St. Nicholas is one of the three oldest churches in Düsseldorf.

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7.21 km

Nikolausstraße

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Nikolausstrasse first crosses Alt-Himmelgeist Strasse, leaving the restaurant “Zur Rhein Fähre” on the right and the farm of the Bergmeister family a little further on the left. The courtyard is also known to old-established sky spirits as the Lites courtyard.

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7.77 km

Haus Zindler

Highlight • Monument

Nikolausstraße has shrunk to a footpath. The path leads past a settlement. One of the houses in particular stands out and is easily recognizable because of its unusual architectural style. …

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8.40 km

Old school building from 1892

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The children have been learning the ABCs in the Catholic community elementary school since 1892. The square opposite used to be the center of the village, then lost its importance …

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8.90 km

End point

Bus stop

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