The best dog-friendly hikes and walks around Salmorth

You can sunbathe here undisturbed. But please do not go into the water. This is life-threatening.

"The Cheese Museum at Gut Hogefeld - Drususdeich 201, 47533 Kleve Cheese was already being produced on the Lower Rhine in the 15th century. Over time, however, the knowledge of cheesemaking was lost, and cheese had to be expensively imported from the Dutch. It all began at Gut Hogefeld in 1825. Here, not only was the foundation laid for cheese production on the Lower Rhine, but also for the development of the Lower Rhine into one of the most important dairy regions in North Rhine-Westphalia. Credit for this belongs to Maria Reymer, a farmer's daughter from Kleve-Rindern, and her agriculturally and commercially astute father, the dike reeve Theodor Reymer. Since Theodor Reymer didn't believe the rumor that only milk from Dutch cows was suitable for cheesemaking, he sent his daughter Maria to relatives in Etten, Netherlands." A year later, Maria returned rich in knowledge and established the first farmstead cheese dairy on the Lower Rhine at the Hogefeld estate. Production of Lower Rhine semi-hard cheese in the Dutch style began as early as May 11, 1825. By the end of 1825, 4,300 pounds of cheese had been produced from the milk of ten cows, and it sold like hotcakes. This, however, aroused the suspicion of the Prussian Main Customs Office in Kranenburg. Only after a tireless struggle with the authorities was Theodor Reymer granted freedom of trade on January 1, 1827. Maria and Theodor Reymer readily shared their knowledge, and thus farmstead cheese dairies and later numerous large-scale dairies sprang up all over the Lower Rhine. https://www.niederrhein-tourismus.de/attraktion/das-kaesemuseum-auf-gut-hogefeld-7a5282564a

"Rindernsche Kolke Nature Reserve Lena Wiest is the reserve warden for this small nature reserve, which borders the city of Kleve to the northwest and was named "RiKos" by our NABU (Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union) station. Here she explains why she has taken the area to heart. What makes the Rindernsche Kolke special for you? The Rindernsche Kolke are a pocket-sized natural mosaic, just a few steps from my front door in Kleve… With its many diverse habitats and numerous small bodies of water in a very small area, it is a fascinating area. This structurally rich and idyllic cultural landscape, which is also maintained through grazing, provides a home for numerous wild animals. If you walk as quietly as possible along the Drususdeich dike in winter, you might be lucky enough to observe the typical visitors of the Lower Rhine up close. With a bit more luck, you might even spot a rarity like the wood sandpiper or little grebe among the flocks of greater white-fronted, greylag, and Canada geese. In spring, you can wander through a verdant tunnel, serenaded by the morning chorus of blackbirds, tits, and other birds. The well-camouflaged reed warbler calls loudly from the reeds, and ducks frolic on the easily visible ponds, while calves romp in the pasture. Throughout the year, you can admire the distinctive shapes of the pollarded willows. These are not only visually striking but also provide a habitat for numerous animals. Their spherical form is created by the regular pruning of the shoots. Over time, fungal growth creates cavities in the trunk. These serve as habitats for various beetle species and other insects, and are used by cavity-nesting birds such as the little owl and small mammals. Throughout the year, you can admire the unique shapes of the pollarded willows. These are not only visually appealing but also provide a habitat for many animals. With its proximity to the city and a well-maintained path offering many beautiful views, it is also suitable for people with physical limitations to relax, enjoy, and explore. https://www.nabu-naturschutzstation.de/schutzgebiete/naturschutzgebiet-rindernsche-kolke/

Impressive structures to keep the water away.

After the heavy rain last winter, the gate had to be closed temporarily because the Rhine was carrying so much water.

Photo camera and simple hiking clothing.

A little further next to the ship De Hoop there are other remains. It could be the Reinier, which also sunk in the 1895 dynamite explosion.

Opposite, the new overnight port for barges is being built - accordingly, the view of the other bank is less beautiful.