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Garath Castle – Eller Forest loop from Düsseldorf-Gerresheim

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Garath Castle – Eller Forest loop from Düsseldorf-Gerresheim

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4.1

(8)

riders

Garath Castle – Eller Forest loop from Düsseldorf-Gerresheim

01:43

33.0km

70m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 52 m for 41 m

After 33.0 km for 41 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.70 km

Itter Riverside Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Very nice (shady) section of the tour.

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13.4 km

Garath Castle

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It is assumed today that the Garath knight's seat already existed in the 9th century. The Knights of Garderode resided here. However, the origins of Garath Castle have not been …

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13.6 km

Garath Castle Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Particularly beautiful in spring, when thousands of snowdrops bloom, and later bluebells, daffodils and narcissus.

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15.1 km

Burbach Confluence

Highlight • River

The Burbach estuary is located in the southern part of the Garather Forest.
It flows into the Galkhauser Bach.

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15.9 km

Paved Path Through Yellow Fields

Highlight • Trail

18.9 km

Oerkhaussee

Nature Reserve

25.3 km

View of Menzelsee from the south shore

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have a wonderful view of the Menzelsee. Two benches are also available.

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29.9 km

The Eller forest is the oldest nature reserve of Dusseldorf. The wet forest and meadow areas provide a home for many plants and animals, the latter can be observed very well in the early morning hours.

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32.5 km

Düssel River

Highlight • River

33.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

9.26 km

5.32 km

4.05 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

10.7 km

3.69 km

2.39 km

768 m

264 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 11 July

31°C

16°C

0 %

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Garath Castle – Eller Forest loop from Düsseldorf-Gerresheim

Itter Riverside Cycle Path

Garath Castle

Garath Castle Park

Burbach Confluence

Paved Path Through Yellow Fields

View of Menzelsee from the south shore

Eller Forest

Düssel River

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