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North Rhine-Westphalia

Düsseldorf District

Mettmann

Erkrath

Neanderthal Tower and Viewpoint at Fraunhofer Steinbruch

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Düsseldorf District

Mettmann

Erkrath

Neanderthal Tower and Viewpoint at Fraunhofer Steinbruch

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Neanderthal Tower and Viewpoint at Fraunhofer Steinbruch

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Location: Erkrath, Mettmann, Düsseldorf District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Salvo Muñoz

January 11, 2023

Road cycling

At this point you can see the Düssel in all its glory - on the hill next to it there is a viewing platform from which you can look out over the valley.

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Koonga

January 29, 2023

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Beautiful route along the Düssel between Mettmann and Erkrath

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Chrisstef

March 29, 2025

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From the Neandertal valley, the trail climbs up to Hochdahl, with plenty of shade, making it easy to cycle.

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Location: Erkrath, Mettmann, Düsseldorf District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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