Willow Pond, Neandertal – Winkels Mill loop from Kreis Mettmann

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Willow Pond, Neandertal – Winkels Mill loop from Kreis Mettmann

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Willow Pond, Neandertal – Winkels Mill loop from Kreis Mettmann

01:49

26.3km

310m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 11.6 km for 14 m

After 17.8 km for 9 m

After 21.2 km for 10 m

After 21.3 km for 30 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

5.26 km

Quarry in the Neandertal

Highlight • Natural

Located directly on great walking paths!

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5.41 km

Trail Along the Right Bank of the Düssel at Butterberg

Highlight • Trail

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

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7.25 km

Old Düssel Weir in the Neander Valley

Highlight • River

7.46 km

Willow Pond, Neandertal

Highlight • Lake

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

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8.39 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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12.5 km

Scenic Cycling Path in Bergisches Land

Highlight • Cycleway

Fantastic for cyclists and hikers

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12.9 km

Historic Village Center of Gruiten

Highlight • Historical Site

Gruiten is really great. an old historic old town with water canals and old houses, most of which are in great condition. Great to look at. Tip: drive straight through the Neandertal.

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15.1 km

View of the fields at Südring

Highlight • Viewpoint

The route is at its most beautiful when the rapeseed is in bloom on the Südring.

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20.2 km

Neandertal

Nature Reserve

26.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

5.79 km

4.32 km

2.46 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

7.29 km

3.87 km

1.54 km

845 m

139 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

14°C

8°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Comments

September 1, 2023,53/23 Wasserspiele von Mettmann 🌧 ☂️

Today we had guest starters from Cologne who wanted to get to know our Neanderland. Despite the heavy rain, the group persevered.

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March 24, 2022,Neandertal / Grube 7 Rundtour mit Tominocka

Small, relaxed lunchtime tour with Tomi 😀 When I think back to last year, I was completely overwhelmed on almost the same tour. Today, on the other hand, very relaxed. Great when you see progress 🤙🏻

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March 5, 2023,01/23 Erste Tour nach fast vier Monaten Teil 1

After a fall, my cell phone wouldn't turn on anymore. The second cell phone then recorded part 2.

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March 2, 2022,Kurze Feierabendrunde

Quickly before the sun went down we did a short lap on the Enduro. The bike is a lot of fun, but with the geometry and the fat Assegais I can't even make the 20km/h mark. 😖

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