Nature Reserve Guide
Emmericher Ward is a nationally significant floodplain area and part of the International Wetlands and EU Bird Sanctuary Unterer Niederrhein. This nature reserve encompasses over 310 hectares of floodplain grassland, featuring remnants of the old Rhine and natural river banks. Its dynamic environment, shaped by fluctuating water levels, supports diverse habitats including still waters, extensive grasslands, and gravel banks along the Rhine. The area offers opportunities for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, gravel biking, and more.
156
Routes
4.5
(467)
Average rating
3751
People visited

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.

4.6
(19)
42
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.5
(62)
182
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(17)
71
hikers
18.8km
04:56
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.8
(6)
58
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. 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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4.6
(22)
237
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(31)
105
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(18)
83
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(7)
46
riders
20.2km
01:16
60m
60m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. 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
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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.

4.0
(1)
17
riders
64.4km
03:45
210m
210m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.1
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41
riders
35.8km
02:28
210m
210m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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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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33
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
30
runners
11.0km
01:11
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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11
runners
18.4km
01:59
100m
100m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
runners
12.0km
01:16
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Emmericher Ward is a nationally significant floodplain area and part of the International Wetlands and EU Bird Sanctuary Unterer Niederrhein. It encompasses over 310 hectares of floodplain grassland, featuring remnants of the old Rhine and natural river banks. This dynamic environment supports diverse habitats for various plant and animal species.
Emmericher Ward offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Gravel biking, Mountain biking, and Jogging. The area features 122 routes, with an average rating of 4.5 stars from more than 3,000 visitors.
Yes, Emmericher Ward offers several easy cycling routes. An example is the Emmerich Rhine Bridge – New Bienen Dike Cycle Path loop from Emmerich, which is 23.6 miles (38.0 km) long. Many touring cycling routes are also classified as easy.
Popular road cycling routes include the Waal Bridge, Nijmegen – Waaldijk Between Bemmel and Lent loop from Emmerich, a moderate 49.8-mile (80.1-km) route. Another option is the Rhine River at Grieth – Emmerich Rhine Bridge loop from Kasteel Huis Bergh, an easy 30.6-mile (49.2-km) route.
Emmericher Ward provides hiking opportunities, including easy trails suitable for leisurely walks. The Emmerich on the Rhine Promenade loop from Emmerich on the Rhine is an easy 2.1-mile (3.3-km) route. For more options, consult the Hiking in Emmericher Ward guide.
Gravel biking routes in Emmericher Ward combine paved and gravelled farm roads, offering varied terrain. A challenging option is the New Cycle Path Through the Forest – Old Meuse loop from Kleve, spanning 63.2 miles (101.7 km). More routes can be found in the Gravel biking in Emmericher Ward guide.
Emmericher Ward is known for its floodplain grasslands, remnants of the old Rhine, and natural river banks. It is a vital habitat for rare wading birds and waterfowl, and supports diverse plant species. The area is a hotspot of biodiversity due to the dynamic interplay of water and land.
Emmericher Ward is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 3,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the area have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. There are 122 routes available across various sports.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Emmericher Ward. These include Road Cycling Routes in Emmericher Ward, Hiking in Emmericher Ward, and Gravel biking in Emmericher Ward. Guides are also available for Touring cycling, MTB Trails, and Running Trails.
The NABU-Naturschutzstation Niederrhein e.V. is the managing body for the Emmericher Ward nature reserve. Their official website is nabu-naturschutzstation.de. They can be reached by phone at +49 (28 21) 71 39 88-0.
The longest road cycling route listed is the Waal Bridge, Nijmegen – Waaldijk Between Bemmel and Lent loop from Emmerich. This route covers approximately 49.8 miles (80.1 km) and is rated as moderate difficulty.
Yes, Emmericher Ward offers mountain biking trails. A moderate option is the Griethausen Railway Bridge – Emmerich Rhine Bridge loop from Emmerich, which is 24.6 miles (39.6 km) long. More trails are detailed in the MTB Trails in Emmericher Ward guide.

