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Moersbach / Rheinberger Altrhein

Hidden Waterways of Lower Rhine

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The Moersbach winds its way nearly 30 kilometers through the scenic city of Moers, eventually joining the Rhine at Ossenberg. Fed by numerous small drainage ditches called 'X-Gräben,' this tranquil stream serves as the main outflow for an expansive 160 square kilometer landscape area.

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The Moersbach begins its journey in Krefeld-Traar.

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Standing by the Moersbach, you can appreciate how this gentle stream winds its way from Krefeld-Traar for nearly 30 kilometers until it meets the Rhine at Ossenberg. Along its course, it is fed by numerous small drainage ditches known as 'X-Gräben'. This makes the Moersbach an essential drainage channel for a vast 160 square kilometer landscape. As you follow the stream, imagine the harmony between nature and human development that has evolved here over the centuries. This unique blend of natural history and modern land use offers a fascinating insight into the local landscape.