Best beach trails in Erkrath
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Explore the most popular beach trails near Erkrath with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.4 (38)·Easy·6.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrBeautiful loop in North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful hike leads around the Unterbacher See lake and also explores the Forst Eller nature reserve. The start is at the Bootshafen car park, but it is also possible to take the train to Düsseldorf Eller station and start from there. In summer, it's a good idea to pack your swimming gear, as there are several beaches and bathing opportunities. There are also cafés and restaurants on the popular lake. Highlights: - North beach - South lido -...
- 2.8 (2)·Moderate·10 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrStage 11 of the Neanderlandsteig, North Rhine-Westphalia. From the starting point in Erkrath, you first cross the railroad tracks to reach the Düsselauen. In this small forest, the trail climbs a few meters before reaching wide fields and the Römerweg. The latter leads back into the forest. The route continues through Unterbach and along the Siebenbrückenweg through the edges of the Forst Eller nature reserve. The Unterbacher See lake that follows is visually stunning, but unfortunately it...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest beach trail in Erkrath?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest beach trail in Erkrath is Neanderlandsteig Etappe 11: von Erkrath nach Hilden. This trail is estimated to be 10.0 mi long.
Which beach trail has the most elevation gain in Erkrath?
Erkrath: With an ascent of 944 ft, Neanderlandsteig Etappe 11: von Erkrath nach Hilden has the most elevation gain of all of the beach trails in the area. The next highest ascent for beach trails is Unterbacher See Lake Loop with 351 ft of elevation gain.
