Best walking trails in Düsseldorf
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Explore the most popular walking trails near Düsseldorf 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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- 4.6 (39)·Easy·3.1 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrCharming, family-friendly walk in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia. The walk leads through the Düsseldorf Volksgarten. The route is also accessible by bus and train. It is also ideal for children. A special highlight is the water playground. The gardens on the east side are a particular highlight. The flowers are beautiful and their scent is phenomenal. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views in the Volksgarten - Local flora and fauna - Southern Düssel - Balloon meadow - Dike lake
- 4.4 (49)·Moderate·3.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly loop near Duesseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Aaper Forest to the east of Duesseldorf-Rath is part of the Duesseldorf city forest and offers wonderful opportunities for relaxed walks and jogging. Once a royal hunting ground, there are still old beech stands in the Aaper Forest, where numerous breeding birds and bats find a retreat. The loop trail, which is marked with an A1 logo, begins and ends at the Rolandsburg hiking car park. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic...
- 4.5 (30)·Easy·3.7 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrAnimal-rich hike through the Grafenberg game reserve in North Rhine-Westphalia This route runs through the eventful Grafenberg game reserve and offers - especially for small animal enthusiasts - the opportunity to marvel at numerous animal species. The route is easily accessible by bus and train. Highlights: - beautiful views from the Grafenberger forest - marvel at numerous animal species - shady forest paths
- 4.5 (34)·Easy·3.5 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly city walk in Duesseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Suedpark is Duesseldorf's largest city park and consists of three parts: "in the gardens", "in front of the dike" and the Volkspark. This route explores all three areas and also leads around the dike lake, which is popular with anglers. Highlights of the route: - dike lake - South Park - People's Garden - Park "In the Gardens" - Park "Before the dike" - Southern Duessel
- 4.3 (29)·Easy·3.3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPromising walk in Düsseldorf. The start is in Himmelgeist at the parking lot and goes straight along the beautiful orchard Mickeln, you will also come across the castle of the same name on the tour. The route then continues through the picturesque nature reserve Himmelgeister Rheinbogen. Highlights of the tour: - Heaven spirits Rheinbogen - Orchard - Mickeln Castle
- 4.7 (16)·Easy·1.6 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly loop trail near Duesseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Rotthaeuser Bachtal, which is a nature reserve, invites you to take a relaxing stroll and take a deep breath. The stream valley, which is characterized by deciduous forests, wetlands and fish ponds, is a habitat and breeding ground for rare species such as the kingfisher. Highlights of the hike: - pretty bodies of water - Rotthaeuser Bachtal nature reserve - Forest area "Rotthauser Busch"
- 4.4 (16)·Easy·3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly loop trail on the Rhine, North Rhine-Westphalia. This short loop trail runs through the western part of the Urdenbacher Kaempe conservation area. The route offers little shade, which is why you should definitely have enough water and sun protection in your backpack in summer. For long stretches you hike directly along the Rhine. Highlights of the hike: - Urdenbacher Kaempe conservation area - Rhine - idyllic landscape
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest walking trail in Düsseldorf?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest walking trail in Düsseldorf is Rund um Ratingen und Flughafen Düsseldorf. This trail is estimated to be 24.5 mi long.
Which walking trail has the most elevation gain in Düsseldorf?
Düsseldorf: With an ascent of 2,080 ft, Rund um Ratingen und Flughafen Düsseldorf has the most elevation gain of all of the walking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for walking trails is Düsseldorf Jüchtlauf with 482 ft of elevation gain.
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- Unterbacher See
- Südliche Düssel
- Heinrichs Ruh
- Rheinkirmes Entrance North
- St. Lambertus
- Rheinkirmes Entrance South
- Altes Rathaus
- Camping Nordstrand
- Paradiesstrand
- Elbsee
- Menzelsee
- Kreuzherrenkirche
- Kasse querfeldein - Hochseilgarten Düsseldorf
- Schwarzwildgehege
- Zementquarzit "Frauensteine"
- quartzite-bound sandstone boulders
- Rheinterrasse
- Blick in den alten Rhein
- Waschbär
- Japanischer Garten