Stage 13: Father Rhine & Gänseliesel

15,62 km long
Difficulty: easy
Condition: very light
Great panorama
regional hiking trail
  • 3: 50 pm
  • 15,62 km
  • 10 m
  • 13 m
  • 35 m
  • 45 m
  • 10 m
  • Start: At the Kapeller Feld in Düsseldorf-Garath
  • Destination: Bleer Strasse in Monheim am Rhein
Romans, boat trip and Monchronik

Near the old arm of the Rhine, nestled between orchards and the Urdenbacher Kämpe stream, lies Haus Bürgel. Once a Roman fort, it is now part of the UNESCO World Heritage "Lower Germanic Limes" and houses archaeological finds, a biological station, and a traditional horse breeding farm. From here, it's not far to the Rhine, where on weekends, the Piwipper Böötchen invites you to take a trip to the other side of the Rhine. Right on the water, on the eel-shuttle boat "Fiat Voluntas," the interactive Eel Fishing Museum tells the story of Rhine fishing and everyday life on the historic fishing boat. Those interested in learning more about the town of Monheim am Rhein can follow in the footsteps of the Gänseliesel (Gänseliesel) and discover the town's most beautiful sights.

neanderland STEIG
© Kreis Mettmann | KI-optimiert
neanderland STEIG

waypoints

Start
Start
At the Kapeller Feld in Dusseldorf-Garath
Blossoming cherry trees in a meadow, with a historic building in the background in Monheim am Rhein.
© Stadt Monheim am Rhein, Thomas Lison | KI-optimiert
House Bürgel
Historical site
A traditional fishing boat called "Voluntas" rests on a raised, modern outdoor net display.
© Monheim am Rhein, T. Lison | KI-optimiert
Eel Fishing Museum
museum/exhibition

Good to know

Best Season

suitable
depending on the weather

Route markers

Curved white n on a red background.

Tour features

  • refreshment possibility

Equipment

Wear hiking boots and weather-appropriate clothing

Arrival & Parking

Use the app’s arrival navigator or your navigation device.

Parking at the start:
P+R car park at Garath S-Bahn station
P+R car park at Hellerhof S-Bahn station
Parking at the chapel field
Parking at the destination:
Parking at Gut Blee in Monheim am Rhein

Public transport at the start:
S-Bahn Düsseldorf-Garath S 6, S 68 and bus lines 778 and 779
S-Bahn Düsseldorf-Hellerhof S 6, S 68 and bus lines 789 and 795
Bus: Garather Kirchweg line 789
Public transport to the destination:
Bus Alfred-Nobel-Straße with bus lines 233, 790 and 793
Bus Creative Campus with bus lines 219, 790, 793 and SB 79
Hitdorf/Langel ferry via marked access route 2,9 km
Public transport back to the start:
Bus Alfred-Nobel-Str. Line 790 to S-Bahn Langenfeld, then S-Bahn S 6 to Hellerhof, from there over 650 m to the start or bus line 793 to Monheim Mona Mare, then line 789 to Düsseldorf Garather Kirchweg or bus Monheim Creative-Campus line SB 79 to S-Bahn Langenfeld, then S-Bahn S 6 to Hellerhof, from there over 650 m to the start

author

Office for Culture and Tourism
Düsseldorfer Strasse 26
40822 Mettmann

safety instructions

Please stay on the paths! The narrow trails can be slippery in places, especially in wet weather. Keep your distance from embankments or cliff edges!

Map

You can find ours here Brochures and maps.

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