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Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Johannesturm Observation Tower – Hülser Berg Forest loop from Hülser Bruch

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Johannesturm Observation Tower – Hülser Berg Forest loop from Hülser Bruch

Moderate

4.9

(27)

110

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Johannesturm Observation Tower – Hülser Berg Forest loop from Hülser Bruch

03:37

14.0km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Hülser Bruch

Niepkuhlen

Riethbenden

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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905 m

Johannesturm Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the tower you have a great all-round view. Unfortunately, access is closed during corona times.

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1.33 km

Hülser Berg Forest

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful hiking trails with lots of forest.

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2.78 km

Niepkuhlen Bridge over Große Kull

Highlight • Bridge

Hopefully this natural landscape will remain with us for a long time to come. These bodies of water threaten to silt up.

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2.79 km

Niepkuhlen Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Very beautiful nature reserve in the north of Krefeld.

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6.43 km

The Hermann-Kresse-Weg is a popular hiking and cycling axis when traveling from the city towards Verberg and Traar. It runs along the historic route of tram line 12 to Moers, which was operated by Krefelder Verkehrs-AG until November 1963.

The path was named after Hermann Kresse (*1868, +1958), who was head gardener for the von Scheven family on Busenpfad in Verberg from 1912. 1921 Founder of the Verberg Horticultural Association. Co-founder of the city and district association of horticultural clubs.

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12.2 km

Hülser Berg Red Deer Enclosure

Highlight • Structure

The game reserve of the city of Krefeld on the Hülser Berg can be visited free of charge at any time. The following game species can be viewed:

Wild boar / wild boar
Mating season: November to December
Newborn babies: March to April

Red deer / red deer
Mating season: late September to early October
Birth of the calves: mid-May to mid-June

Fallow deer / fallow deer
Mating season: late October to early November
Birth of the calves: June

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12.8 km

Hülser Bruch Wild Boar Enclosure

Highlight • Structure

Here you can observe wild boar from close up, as they are used to humans. With the camera you can shoot beautiful photos without a "long" telephoto lens. For children a good opportunity to get to know local animals. Feeding is expressly prohibited.

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13.0 km

Pottbäcker Bench

Highlight • Monument

Nice hiking area for a Sunday afternoon excursion. Roe deer and wild boar included.

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14.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.27 km

3.96 km

2.43 km

2.37 km

Surfaces

4.83 km

3.82 km

3.48 km

1.37 km

538 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 8 June

18°C

11°C

81 %

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Johannesturm Observation Tower – Hülser Berg Forest loop from Hülser Bruch

Johannesturm Observation Tower

Hülser Berg Forest

Niepkuhlen Bridge over Große Kull

Niepkuhlen Nature Reserve

Hermann-Kresse-Weg

Hülser Berg Red Deer Enclosure

Hülser Bruch Wild Boar Enclosure

Pottbäcker Bench

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