Lower Rhine: From Uerdingen to Venlo

प्रकाशित: 08.08.2024

On the way to Wachtendonk, we passed by a Paulownia plantation. Never heard of it? Neither had we.

Paulownia Plantation
Paulownia, the super tree

After 3.5 hours of rain, we decided not to camp in Wachtendonk but in 'Kempen'. There we stayed at a hotel, Michael got a new haircut, and we had time to explore the town.

Kempen: New haircut, super nice people

Kempen is definitely worth a visit in our opinion. When planning a visit, it should be on a day in the summer months and the first Wednesday of the month. That's when the Evening Market takes place in Kempen. A large bicycle parking lot is established in the square next to the church in the center. Park your bike, walk around the corner, and enjoy the market. Super.

Kempen: Bicycle parking for the Evening Market, it was already quite empty at late hours.

We had dinner at the Turkish Restaurant Ela, a genuine recommendation. Very delicious food and great service.

Kempen: Appetizer platter at Restaurant Ela

The next morning we finally went to Wachtendonk.

The old town area of Wachtendonk is completely under monument protection. Definitely visit if you're in the region.

Wachtendonk: Mühlenstrasse
Wachtendonk: Nature Park Center Haus Püllen
Wachtendonk: old castle complex
Wachtendonk: city map

In Wachtendonk, there is a self-service ferry that crosses the Niers/the Niers ditch. You can find videos about it in our blog.

Wachtendonk: at the self-service ferry
Arrived in the Netherlands

The way there was fun to navigate. In the region, the junctions of the cycling routes are depicted like in network planning.

Plan of the junctions in German...
Plan of the junctions in German...
...and Dutch
...and Dutch
Network planning junction at OSMPlus
Network planning junction at OSMPlus of the Samsung phone.

We still made it to Venlo. ;)

Venlo: City Hall
Venlo: grumpy lion guarding the building



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