Best historic site trails in Erkrath
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Explore the most popular historic site 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
- 4.5 (194)·Moderate·7.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPicturesque and promising excursion near Erkrath, North Rhine-Westphalia. Start and finish are at the parking lot in Neanderthal. But you can also arrive by public transport. Highlights of the tour: - Pretty prospects - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Neanderthal Wildlife Park - Koburg - Along the Düssel
- 4.5 (57)·Easy·2.5 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrThis loop leads from the Neanderthal Museum right into the heart of human history. The trail leads to the Ice Age Game Reserve, where bison, tarpans and aurochs breeds live in extensive enclosures - the very animals that Neanderthals once encountered. Kingfishers and grey wagtails can often be seen along the Düssel, while old beech and hornbeam trees line the valley. The paths are well surfaced and largely flat, which is why comfortable leisure shoes are ideal for this discovery tour. A...
- 4.6 (29)·Moderate·4.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPromising hiking trail in Erkrath, North Rhine-Westphalia. The route begins at the Neanderthal game reserve, where primitive horses, bison and aurochs are at home. Then it goes along the Düssel to Vohwinkel. Highlights of the route: - Pretty natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Nice prospects
- 3.8 (7)·Moderate·9.3 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrFamily-friendly and panoramic circular route in Erkrath, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Alt-Erkrath monument route not only offers the most historic buildings in Erkrath, but also the natural beauties in the Stinderbachtal, Rotthäuser Bachtal and the Düsseltal. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful cultural and natural landscapes - Great prospects - Interesting local flora and fauna
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest historic site trail in Erkrath?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Erkrath is Erkrather Rundtour. This trail is estimated to be 10.5 mi long.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Erkrath?
Erkrath: With an ascent of 1,371 ft, Erkrather Rundtour has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is Denkmalroute Alt-Erkrath ( Neanderlandsteig) with 1,204 ft of elevation gain.