Erkelenz is a town in the district Heinsberg, in North Rhine-Westphalia. It is located in the Rhineland region of Germany. Geography Erkelenz is situated in the lowland of the "Niederrheinische Bucht". The area is covered by loess, a very fertile soil. The landscape is called "Börde" and is plain. The agriculture is 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 Heins… (More on Erkelenz)