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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 Jun 02 20 13 17 0 Partially cloudy Jun 03 22 9 16 0 Partially cloudy Jun 04 20 14 17 0.7 Rain, Overcast Jun 05 16 13 14 8 Rain, Overcast Jun 06 20 13 16 18.7 Rain, Overcast Jun 07 22 10 16 8.6 Rain, Partially cloudy Jun 08 14 9 12 7.2 Rain, Partially cloudy Jun 09 19 8 13 0.6 Partially cloudy Jun 10 25 9 17 0 Clear Jun 11 23 14 18 7.9 Overcast Jun 12 22 11 17 0.1 Overcast Jun 13 17 11 15 5.9 Overcast Jun 14 19 7 13 0 Clear Jun 15 17 6 11 0 Partially cloudy Jun 16 19 5 13 0 Clear Jun 17 19 8 13 0.5 Partially cloudy Credit