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North Rhine-Westphalia

Mettmann

Erkrath

Willow Pond, Neandertal – Winkels Mill loop from Erkrath

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Mountain biking trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Mettmann

Erkrath

Willow Pond, Neandertal – Winkels Mill loop from Erkrath

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4.8

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Willow Pond, Neandertal – Winkels Mill loop from Erkrath

01:34

24.3km

270m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Schlackenhalde / Bruchhauser Feuchtwiesen in Erkrath

Westliches Neandertal

Fraunhofer Steinbruch

Neandertal

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.47 km

Schlackenhalde / Bruchhauser Feuchtwiesen in Erkrath

Nature Reserve

9.50 km

Neandertal Gorge and the Düssel River

Highlight • Gorge

I have been walking and cycling here since childhood.

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9.89 km

Düssel Spiral on the Neandertal Trail

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Found on the way from Neandertal to Gruiten.

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10.1 km

Quarry in the Neandertal

Highlight • Natural

Located directly on great walking paths!

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10.2 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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12.1 km

Old Düssel Weir in the Neander Valley

Highlight • River

12.3 km

Willow Pond, Neandertal

Highlight • Lake

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

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13.2 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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19.1 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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24.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

7.05 km

2.60 km

1.83 km

778 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

7.25 km

4.97 km

462 m

366 m

239 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

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Willow Pond, Neandertal – Winkels Mill loop from Erkrath

Neandertal Gorge and the Düssel River

Düssel Spiral on the Neandertal Trail

Quarry in the Neandertal

Trail Along the Right Bank of the Düssel at Butterberg

Old Düssel Weir in the Neander Valley

Willow Pond, Neandertal

Winkels Mill

Viewpoint over the Neandertal wildlife enclosure

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