Great City Challenge Düsseldorf
25.4kmLength
339mElevation gain
6–6.5hrEstimated time
Circular
MegaMarch City Challenge
The big City Challenge Düsseldorf gives different impressions of Düsseldorf. There are different sides of the city to see.
The loop starts and ends at Eller Castle. The City Challenge has a total of 12 checkpoints, such as the Hofgarten, Reichsgasse and the botanical garden. The route will be accompanied by a puzzle booklet. The MEGAMARSCH also goes through MEGA corners of Düsseldorf such as Wersten, Friedrichstadt, Altstadt and along the Rüssel. An unforgettable experience for body and soul.
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Top sights
Altes Rathaus
Attraction
Kaiserteich
Pond
Schwanenspiegel
Pond
Haus des Karnevals
Attraction
Jan-Wellem-Denkmal
Attraction
Gedenkstein Hundsburg
Attraction
Robert Schumann-Haus
Attraction
Haus zum Kurfürsten
Building
Berger Kirche
Church
St. Maximilian
Church
St. Andreas
Church
Neanderkirche
Church
Heine Haus
Attraction
Weiher an der Landskrone
Pond
Solawi Düsseldorf e.V.
Garden
China
Garden
Vogelschutzweiher
Pond
Schloss Jägerhof
Castle
Malkasten Park
Garden
Maximilian-Weyhe-Denkmal
Attraction
Schloss Eller
Castle
Schloss Eller
Castle
Botanischer Garten
Garden
Alter Hafen
Pond
Japan
Garden
Persiluhr
Attraction
Schneider Wibbel Spieluhr
Attraction
Nordamerika
Garden
NO-Asien
Garden
Kaukasus
Garden
Deichsee
Lake
Spee's Graben
Pond
Brückerbach
River
Uni-See
Lake
Tick-Platz
Picnic site
Morphologie
Garden
Rhododendrontal
Garden
Apothekergarten
Garden
Bestäubungsbiologie
Garden
Nutzpflanzen
Garden
Gefährdete Pflanzen
Garden
Bauerngarten
Garden
Sukkulente Pflanzen
Garden
Sommerblumen
Garden
Systematische Abteilung
Garden
Alpinum
Garden
Mitteleuropa
Garden
Bootshaus
Castle
Puppentheater Helmholtzstraße
Attraction
Top sights
Altes Rathaus
Attraction
Kaiserteich
Pond
Schwanenspiegel
Pond
Haus des Karnevals
Attraction
Jan-Wellem-Denkmal
Attraction
Gedenkstein Hundsburg
Attraction
Robert Schumann-Haus
Attraction
Haus zum Kurfürsten
Building
Berger Kirche
Church
St. Maximilian
Church
St. Andreas
Church
Neanderkirche
Church
Heine Haus
Attraction
Weiher an der Landskrone
Pond
Solawi Düsseldorf e.V.
Garden
China
Garden
Vogelschutzweiher
Pond
Schloss Jägerhof
Castle
Malkasten Park
Garden
Maximilian-Weyhe-Denkmal
Attraction
Schloss Eller
Castle
Schloss Eller
Castle
Botanischer Garten
Garden
Alter Hafen
Pond
Japan
Garden
Persiluhr
Attraction
Schneider Wibbel Spieluhr
Attraction
Nordamerika
Garden
NO-Asien
Garden
Kaukasus
Garden
Deichsee
Lake
Spee's Graben
Pond
Brückerbach
River
Uni-See
Lake
Tick-Platz
Picnic site
Morphologie
Garden
Rhododendrontal
Garden
Apothekergarten
Garden
Bestäubungsbiologie
Garden
Nutzpflanzen
Garden
Gefährdete Pflanzen
Garden
Bauerngarten
Garden
Sukkulente Pflanzen
Garden
Sommerblumen
Garden
Systematische Abteilung
Garden
Alpinum
Garden
Mitteleuropa
Garden
Bootshaus
Castle
Puppentheater Helmholtzstraße
Attraction
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Get to know this 25.4-km circular trail near Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 39 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
What is the expected weather this week for Great City Challenge Düsseldorf?
Expected weather for Great City Challenge Düsseldorf for the next 5 days is:
- Thu 24 September - 19.6 degrees/clear
- Fri 25 September - 22.8 degrees/clear
- Sat 26 September - 19.8 degrees/clear
- Sun 27 September - 26.4 degrees/clear
- Mon 28 September - 27 degrees/clear
Where is Great City Challenge Düsseldorf located?
Great City Challenge Düsseldorf is a trail located in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
How hard is Great City Challenge Düsseldorf?
Great City Challenge Düsseldorf is considered a moderate hike that covers 25.4 km, with an elevation gain of 339 m. It takes about 6–6.5 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
What is the elevation gain for Great City Challenge Düsseldorf?
Great City Challenge Düsseldorf is considered a moderate hike that covers 25.4 km, with an elevation gain of 339 m. It takes about 6–6.5 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
Is Great City Challenge Düsseldorf a circular?
Great City Challenge Düsseldorf is a circular trail that covers 25.4 km, with an elevation gain of 339 m. It takes about 6–6.5 hr to complete. Circular trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
How long is Great City Challenge Düsseldorf?
Great City Challenge Düsseldorf is a circular trail that covers 25.4 km, with an elevation gain of 339 m. It takes about 6–6.5 hr to complete. Circular trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
Are dogs allowed on Great City Challenge Düsseldorf?
Dogs may be allowed on Great City Challenge Düsseldorf. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
Are there rivers at Great City Challenge Düsseldorf?
Yes, Great City Challenge Düsseldorf is near Brückerbach.
Is Great City Challenge Düsseldorf paved?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Great City Challenge Düsseldorf is partially paved.
Are there forests at Great City Challenge Düsseldorf?
Yes, Great City Challenge Düsseldorf is a forest trail.
Last updated on 22 September 2026 at 02:12 GMT+0