Erkelenz's a town in the district Heinsberg, in North Rhine-Westphalia. It's located in the Rhineland region of Germany. Geography Erkelenz's situated in the lowland of the "Niederrheinische Bucht". The area's covered by loess, a very fertile soil. The landscape's called "Börde" and's plain. The agriculture's very productive. River The Niers River has its sources at Kuckum and Keyenberg. Neighbouring towns From North to West to south to East: Town of Wegberg (district Heinsberg) Di… (More on Erkelenz)