Best long trails in Erkrath
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Explore the most popular long 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.
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- 4.6 (262)·Moderate·5.9 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrInstructive, natural loop hiking trail in the Bergisches Land, North Rhine-Westphalia. Aurochs, tarpans, bison, primeval horses - all rare animals that became extinct in Europe hundreds of years ago. Here in the Ice Age game reserve Neanderthal, which is looked after by the Mettmann district, all these animals can be found on an area of more than 23 hectares. Highlights of the hike: - Neanderthal Museum - Rare animal species
- 4.6 (188)·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
- 4.4 (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 -...
- 4.6 (5)·Moderate·7.3 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrNice hike in Erkrath, North Rhine-Westphalia. Charming and scenic route with many possibilities. Whether hiking, running or simply taking a long walk. The hike takes about 3 hours. Highlights of the tour: - Rotthäuser Bachtal - Pond Gut Papendelle - Good Papendelle - numerous ponds
- 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
- 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...