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North Rhine-Westphalia

Mettmann

Hilden

Hoxbach Retention Basin – Crossing the Hoxbach without a bridge loop from Hilden

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Mettmann

Hilden

Hoxbach Retention Basin – Crossing the Hoxbach without a bridge loop from Hilden

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Hoxbach Retention Basin – Crossing the Hoxbach without a bridge loop from Hilden

01:58

7.63km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Hildener Stadtwald, Bereich Sandbach-Krebsbach

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.91 km

Sandbach Bridge in Hilden City Forest

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The sand stream meanders through the Hilden city forest. It is particularly beautiful here at the bridge

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2.08 km

Hoxbach Retention Basin

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Flood protection

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2.80 km

Crossing the Hoxbach without a bridge

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Here the Hoxbach must be crossed without a bridge.

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3.05 km

Hoxbach Stream in Hilden City Forest

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Completely natural, the stream meanders through the Hilden city forest

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3.09 km

Curved Pine Trees in Bergisches Land

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On this short stretch, you feel like you're no longer in Germany.
#JurassicParkVibes.

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4.20 km

Upper Sandbach Valley in the Hilden City Forest

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This beautiful brook valley meanders through the Hilden city forest

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5.02 km

Sandbach Trail in Hilden City Forest

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Suitable for walkers, hikers, families and athletes.
Wonderful urban forest. Many branches.
Despite many people, it does not work fully because it runs well.

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5.51 km

Forest Shelter and Rest Area

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Fun for every hiker with his dog to do his rounds here.

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7.63 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.89 km

1.76 km

720 m

245 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.88 km

1.65 km

1.28 km

1.09 km

355 m

342 m

Elevation

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Friday 10 July

31°C

16°C

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Hoxbach Retention Basin – Crossing the Hoxbach without a bridge loop from Hilden

Sandbach Bridge in Hilden City Forest

Hoxbach Retention Basin

Crossing the Hoxbach without a bridge

Hoxbach Stream in Hilden City Forest

Curved Pine Trees in Bergisches Land

Upper Sandbach Valley in the Hilden City Forest

Sandbach Trail in Hilden City Forest

Forest Shelter and Rest Area

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