Urdenbacher Kämpe Nature Reserve Loop

The Urdenbacher Kämpe Nature Reserve Loop crosses the Rhine floodplain in Urdenbach and Benrath, in the south of Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The reserve preserves a landscape of meadows, hedges, old trees and wet grassland shaped by the river, and is valued for birdlife. Visitors reach the area by S-Bahn S6 to Düsseldorf-Benrath or Urdenbach and then walk to the reserve; connections should be confirmed at bahn.de or rheinbahn.de. Street parking in Urdenbach is possible but limited, and no permit or entry fee is needed, although visitors are expected to stay on the paths and keep dogs under control. The loop is about 7-9 km, takes 2-2.5 hours and is flat with under 15 m of cumulative climb, which makes it easy. Surfaces are field tracks, grass margins and gravel paths; low-lying stretches can be wet or flooded after heavy rain or high Rhine levels, so waterproof shoes are advisable. There is little shade on the open meadows, and wind can be noticeable near the river. Key sights include wide grazing meadows, hedgerows, old pollarded trees and views toward the Rhine embankment, with opportunities to watch waterbirds, raptors and songbirds, especially from April to June. In autumn, mist over the meadows creates a quiet atmosphere. Turn-around points are flexible because tracks cross the reserve in several places, and a shorter walk can be made by returning along the edge toward the S-Bahn. No huts or springs are known on the route, so water, binoculars and insect repellent should be carried. Cafes and shops are found in Urdenbach and Benrath, and the nearby Schloss Benrath park can be combined with the walk.