The Hanseatic Route in the Niederrhein region

In the Middle Ages, Hanseatic merchants on the Niederrhein and in the Netherlands transported their goods across the Rhine, IJssel and North Sea in small sailing ships known as cogs. Through their trade, these seafaring merchants created an empire and prosperous cities along the rivers. The new cycle path along the Rhein follows in the footsteps of this golden age of the Hanseatic League.

Experience history comes alive on this 156-kilometer tour. In each of the three Hanseatic cities of Wesel, Kalkar and Emmerich am Rhein, there is a mural that is brought to life using augmented reality (AR) on your smartphone. Whether it is an artist scene in Kalkar, trade goods in Emmerich am Rhein, or typical elements of Wesel, all of them make an unmistakable reference to the Hanseatic League. The people in the murals tell you an entertaining story, and who knows, you’ll meet one of these characters up close in the city.

This trip takes you to the picturesque Hanseatic cities on the Niederrhein and lets you share their medieval history.

Included

• 4 nights' accommodation includes a generous breakfast.
• 1 x 3-course meal in Kalkar
• 1 x admission to the LVR Niederrhein Museum in Wesel
• Luggage transport from hotel to hotel
• tour description and gps-tracks

Tour distance

156 km

Tour itinerary

1.Day | Arrival in Wesel

2.Day | Wesel – Kalkar (approx. 45 km)

3.Day | Kalkar – Emmerich am Rhein (approx. 34 km)

4.Day | Emmerich am Rhein – Rees-Haldern (approx. 36 km)

5.Day | Rees-Haldern – Wesel and departure (approx. 41 km)

Accommodation

Welcome Hotel Wesel****s, Wesel

Landhaus Beckmann****, Kalkar-Kehrum

Hotel Stadt Emmerich, Emmerich am Rhein

Pension Drostenhof, Rees-Haldern

Travel period

1. March to 1. November

Arrival

daily possible

Early booker (till 28.02.2026)

Double room per person           from € 439.00

Single room per person              from € 549.00

Optional add-on:

Map material including postage and shipping € 20.00

Notes

Any visitor's tax, bed tax, and parking fees are not included in the price and must be paid on site. All prices are subject to availability at the time of booking. Additional nights are available on request.