Best river trails in Mettmann
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Explore the most popular river trails near Mettmann with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.7 (32)·Easy·6.3 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular hiking trail in Neandertal, North Rhine-Westphalia. Circular hiking trail 5 in the Neandertal valley is around 6 km long and starts at the Diepensiepen car park. Even though there are some natural paths as well as meadow and forest trails along the way, most of the time you walk on wide country lanes. Caution is advised when crossing the south ring road (B7). Highlights of the hike: - Neandertal valley - Valley of the Düssel - Mill pond - Raft weir
- 4.3 (50)·Moderate·7.6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrLeisurely circular hike near Mettmann, North Rhine-Westphalia A beautiful loop through the idyllic Stinderbach valley to the east of Mettmann. Ideal for a relaxed family hike. Accompanied by the babbling of the Stinderbach stream, you first walk through a beautiful forest. The way back leads through open fields and meadows. It can get quite crowded here, especially at weekends. Accessible by bus and train (access from Mettmann town centre station). Highlights of the hike: - Stinderbach...
- 4.1 (10)·Easy·3.5 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrBeautiful circular hike in North Rhine-Westphalia A short and relaxed loop along the Mettmanner and Hellerbrucher Bach streams. Pass Halfeshof and a short stretch through Mettmann Süd, then turn right to Hellerbrucher Bach and cross it. There is also a bench to rest on in between.
- 3.8 (5)·Moderate·10 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrRelaxed circular hike in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The circular walk starts in Metzkausen and runs alongside fields for most of the way. So if you walk along here in spring or in the early summer months, with a bit of luck you can enjoy the view of rape fields and wildflowers in bloom.
- 4.8 (2)·Moderate·33 km·Est. 8–8.5 hrThis loop leads through the Neander Valley Nature Reserve and the adjacent Stinder Valley. The surroundings are defined by the winding course of the Düssel and Stinderbach streams, bordered by steep limestone slopes and damp meadows. The trail surface features a mix of forest floor paths and stabilized gravel tracks that remain consistent across varying elevations. The topography involves repeated transitions between the valley floor and elevated forest ridges, providing views over the...
- 4.3 (7)·Moderate·10.6 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hiking trail near Mettmann, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a relaxed circular route, the starting point of which can be easily reached by public transport. Initially you walk through the town forest of Mettmann, but the rest of the route runs mainly through pretty open landscapes. Highlights of the hike: - Mettmann town forest - Extensive fields - Mettmann stream
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Mettmann?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Mettmann is RTF Rund ums Neandertal - 45er Strecke. This trail is estimated to be 48.4 km long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Mettmann?
Mettmann: With an ascent of 871 m, RTF Rund ums Neandertal - 45er Strecke has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Mettmann - Neanderthal - Gerresheim with 514 m of elevation gain.