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North Rhine-Westphalia
Mettmann
Erkrath

Recreation area Grube 7 – View of Düsseldorf loop from Erkrath

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Mettmann
Erkrath

Recreation area Grube 7 – View of Düsseldorf loop from Erkrath

Moderate

4.7

(11)

39

riders

Recreation area Grube 7 – View of Düsseldorf loop from Erkrath

01:47

30.1km

290m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.8 km for 136 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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2.68 km

Westliches Neandertal

Nature Reserve

2

5.14 km

Trail Along the Right Bank of the Düssel at Butterberg

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It is best to drive the route early. Later there will be more pedestrians

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3

7.84 km

Idyllic place with many historic houses.
There are now restaurants there again.

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4

8.11 km

Willow Pond, Neandertal

Highlight • Lake

The tree is a beautiful nature spectacle. In every season always a different backdrop.

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5

9.04 km

Winkels Mill

Highlight • Monument

Beautifully located in the valley, the Düssel flows directly past the mill pond. You can hardly miss the highlight and the adjoining Winkelsmühle on hikes in the area.

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6

13.1 km

Fantastic for cyclists and hikers

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7

18.1 km

View of Grube 7 and Former Clarification Pond

Highlight • Natural Monument

Unobstructed view of the created nature reserve.

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8

18.4 km

Recreation area Grube 7

Highlight • Natural Monument

An old quarry, fenced and left to itself for years, developed into a beautiful nature reserve with chic little trails on the edge of the steep slopes. In the surrounding …

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9

28.3 km

View of Düsseldorf

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view after an ascent

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B

30.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

5.34 km

4.88 km

3.20 km

2.03 km

112 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

6.72 km

4.59 km

3.51 km

1.30 km

390 m

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Wednesday 21 October

13°C

7°C

42 %

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