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Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Kreis Kleve

Weeze

Weeze Animal Park – Niers Bridge at the Weeze Animal Park loop from Kreis Kleve

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Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Kreis Kleve

Weeze

Weeze Animal Park – Niers Bridge at the Weeze Animal Park loop from Kreis Kleve

Easy

4.6

(12)

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Weeze Animal Park – Niers Bridge at the Weeze Animal Park loop from Kreis Kleve

01:51

7.35km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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497 m

Hertefeld Castle

Highlight • Castle

"When the House of Hertefeld was first mentioned in 1322, Ludwig IV of Bavaria was just capturing his Habsburg adversary, Frederick "the Fair," near Mühldorf – in what was likely the last knightly battle without firearms.

Finds within the ruins prove that the site has been in use since the 13th century. Archaeological excavations have also revealed a predecessor building at the core of the current ruins, dating back to the 14th century, but hardly any concrete conclusions can be drawn about its shape.

At that time, Weeze had already been settled for more than 500 years – and the Hertefeld family was probably busy with some construction site – just like today! Hertefeld Castle has been rebuilt and renovated many times throughout its history, mostly around the turn of the century from 1600 onwards. Detailed descriptions would go too far here, but with a bit of luck, one or another family member might tell you a little more about the interesting history of this unusual place.

For all others, a corresponding encyclopedia is being prepared, with publication planned for the beginning of the 22nd century. In any case, the romantic ruins offer visitors diverse and unique insights into truly tangible (architectural) history.
hertefeld.de/geschichte

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2.23 km

Confluence of Kervenheimer Mühlenfleuth and Niers

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You can take a nice break at the mouth of the Kervenheimer Mühlenfleuth and the Niers.

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3.19 km

Wayside cross "Walk in love"

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I have never read this saying on any cross: "Walk in love"

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6.15 km

Weeze Animal Park

Highlight • Structure

Free entry, beautiful trail with various animals .. Goats, donkeys, llama, sheep, various species of birds and ducks etc, deer, squirrels .. Was very nice :)

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