Stage 13: Father Rhine & Gänseliesel

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 Rhine channel, nestled between orchards and the Urdenbacher Kämpe nature reserve, lies Haus Bürgel. Once a Roman fort, it is now part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "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 the Piwipper Böötchen (a small boat) offers a weekend trip to the other side. Right on the water, aboard the eel fishing boat "Fiat Voluntas," the interactive eel fishing museum tells the story of Rhine fishing and daily life on the historic fishing vessel. Those wanting to learn more about the town of Monheim am Rhein can follow the trail of the Gänseliesel (Goose Girl) statue and discover the town's most beautiful sights.

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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.

Historical site

The eel barge "Fiat Voluntas" is located on the banks of the Rhine near the Eel Fishing Museum in Monheim.

museum/exhibition

Best Season

suitable

depending on the weather

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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

0049 2104 99-0

info@neanderland.de

Website

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

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