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Playspot: Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Neuss area, River Erft, Erft.

What's it like

Three playspots within half a kilometer.

Playspot nr 1: A nice wave just behind a bridge, good for wave-wheels, squirt turns, blasting and surfing.

Playspot nr 2: A hole spanning the whole river. Not too big, but with a small boat you can cartwheel, blunt and side surf.

Playspot nr 3: A wave on which you can surf, loop and pirouette. It is also very good for squirt turns.

What makes this river so interesting is not only that there's water the whole year but also the nice water temperature: always 5 degrees warmer than any other river in Belgium or Germany.

How to get there

On the A57, take the exit Neuss-Norf and follow the signs Neuss-Norf until you come to a T-crossing. Here you follow directions Neuss. After 1 minute you'll pass under a viaduct. Then you'll see a parking place on your left. (this map gives an idea of where it is in Germany)

You are now at Playspot nr 2. Nr 1 is 300 meters upstream. Nr 3 is 300 meters downstream.

More info

Water levels: German Robot Woman +49 2693 19722

Locals

Playspot nr 1: lots of local Germans are practicing their moves here.

Info sources

Ieske Godwaldt, Team Fokiwa

Nearest weather station (°C): Alpe, Wiehl, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland Daily Hourly Apr 18 10 7 8 0 Overcast Apr 19 15 5 9 0 Overcast Apr 20 18 7 12 13.7 Rain, Overcast Apr 21 17 6 12 0.7 Overcast Apr 22 15 8 11 0 Partially cloudy Apr 23 18 6 12 0 Rain, Overcast Apr 24 15 5 10 0 Partially cloudy Apr 25 10 2 7 0.7 Overcast Apr 26 13 2 8 0 Clear Apr 27 15 2 9 0 Partially cloudy Apr 28 17 4 10 0 Partially cloudy Apr 29 18 4 11 0 Partially cloudy Apr 30 21 6 13 0 Clear May 01 23 8 15 0 Clear May 02 23 10 16 0 Clear May 03 20 8 13 1.1 Partially cloudy Credit