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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
Kreis Kleve
Kalkar

On the dike – Grieth Rhine Ferry loop from Kalkar

Moderate

4.7

(50)

185

riders

On the dike – Grieth Rhine Ferry loop from Kalkar

02:01

32.8km

60m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 26, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 12.8 km for 542 m

Open: • Wednesday & Friday-Sunday: 10:00 AM-7:00 PM (otherwise closed)

After 22.5 km for 378 m

Open: • Wednesday & Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 AM-7:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.73 km

On the dike

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Here and now a bench and a cool refreshment in your hand... heavenly.

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2

8.34 km

This dike path is designated as a cycle path🚴‍♂️, but unfortunately it is very unfriendly to bicycles 🙄
Cyclists are probably not wanted by the residents. In some cases, entrances …

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13.0 km

Fährschneise

Lake

4

15.0 km

Rees Rhine Bridge

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The bridge is 982.5 m long in total, has two lanes and sidewalks on both sides with a connection to the Rheinuferweg. The ramp gradients are 1.04%. The structure was …

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21.5 km

Grietherort Old Rhine

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The NSG Grietherorter Altrhein is connected to the Rhine and is regularly flooded. The protected area is particularly important for numerous bird species. You can hear and see them from an observation point...

More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grietherorter_Altrhein

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22.4 km

Grieth Rhine Ferry

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Before the construction of the Rhine bridges in Emmerich and Rees, the ferry service had great traffic and social importance. Now it plays an especially important role in bicycle tourism.

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22.9 km

Grieth–Grietherort Ferry

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Island loyalty B (Sa-Su 10: 00-19: 00)

You can reach us under: +49 (0) 2824 6171
 or info @ niederrheinfaehre. de
 Ferry Grieth - Grietherort:
Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 10am to 7pm

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23.0 km

View of the Rhine at Grieth

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With a length of 1320 km, 865 km of which is in Germany, the Rhine is one of the most important waterways in Europe.

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23.4 km

Historic Center of Grieth

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You should take the time to thoroughly explore this beautiful place, which by the way once belonged to the Hanseatic League. And then there's the Italians at the northern end …

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32.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

9.61 km

6.18 km

5.00 km

1.28 km

594 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

5.47 km

5.28 km

3.47 km

2.17 km

1.23 km

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Saturday 6 June

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