Discover Nettetal and the surrounding area
Walk straight from the hotel, link several lakes by bike or plan an evening of culture in Viersen. Find the right starting point for your free time in the Lower Rhine region.
Walk straight from the hotel
The Breyeller Seerunde starts at the Zum Schänzchen car park, Am Schänzchen 5. This waymarked circular walk is 3.9 kilometres long; the route operator gives a walking time of about one hour. The route takes in woodland and views of the Breyeller lakes.
For a shorter break, follow part of the route and return the same way. This is a turn-back option of your own choosing, rather than a separate waymarked circuit.
- No journey to the start: set off from the hotel car park.
- Allow about one hour for the full circuit, plus your stops.
Discover lakes and nature
Which lake suits your plans? You can walk to the Breyeller lakes from the hotel. De Wittsee is a good choice for water views and birdwatching. At the Krickenbecker lakes, the information centre and an official walking map help you find your bearings.
Our lakes guide explains what each destination offers. For starting points, distances and maps for shorter walks, see the walking page.
- Straight from the hotel: the Breyeller lakes.
- A separate journey to the start: De Wittsee or the Krickenbecker lakes information centre.
Explore by bike
Our cycling guide presents three published circular routes of 28, about 35 and 39 kilometres. They link lakes, local districts and nature destinations. Each distance is measured from the stated route start; the journey from the hotel to that point is additional.
Choose according to your preferred distance and the number of stops you would like to make. The guide gives the starting points and links to official maps so you can check the complete route before setting off.
- 28 kilometres: the city route with seven stops.
- About 35 or 39 kilometres: two different lake circuits from Breyell station.
A day out in Viersen
Art at Galerie im Park, a woodland walk on the Süchtelner Höhen, a visit to Dülken or an event at the Festhalle: Viersen offers several kinds of outing. Choose a specific destination first, then check its opening arrangements or programme.
Zum Schänzchen is in Nettetal, outside Viersen itself. Include the outward and return journeys in your plans, particularly for an evening event.
- For culture: choose an exhibition or event in advance.
- For your itinerary: confirm the destination address and your journey back.
