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Winkels Mill – Neander Valley Trail loop from Erkrath

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Winkels Mill – Neander Valley Trail loop from Erkrath

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Winkels Mill – Neander Valley Trail loop from Erkrath

01:27

22.3km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: September 9, 2026

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Neandertal

Fraunhofer Steinbruch

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1.79 km

View of the Cologne Bay (Kölner Bucht)

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Panoramic view of the Cologne Bay. What can be seen where is clearly shown on a board!

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2

5.20 km

Viewpoint over the Neandertal wildlife enclosure

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The viewing platform offers a magnificent view of the grounds.
Prehistoric animals such as bison, aurochs and tarpans can be observed on a circular route.
The large circular route is …

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3

11.1 km

Gruiten Village Bakehouse

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The small bakehouse a highlight within the highlight of Gruiten.

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4

14.7 km

Winkels Mill

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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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5

15.0 km

Forest path along the stream in Neandertal

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6

15.9 km

Trail along the Düssel in Neandertal

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The Neanderthal is always worth a hike, and not just because of the Neanderthal and bison. When the weather is nice, it is of course also heavily committed.

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15.9 km

Willow Pond and Düssel River in Gruiten-Neandertal

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

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8

16.4 km

Neander Valley Trail

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With a little time, you can find out more about the Stone Age here.

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22.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.56 km

5.33 km

4.49 km

4.38 km

517 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

4.60 km

3.39 km

1.99 km

829 m

301 m

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Friday 9 October

15°C

9°C

52 %

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