Best backpacking trails in Ratingen

3.8(10 reviews)

Explore the most popular backpacking trails near Ratingen 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

#1 - Neanderlandsteig Etappe 10: Ratingen-Homberg – Erkrath
4.3 (6)·Moderate·10.2 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr
Varied stage of the Neanderlandsteig, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Neanderlandsteig consists of 17 stages in total. Wide fields, romantic stream valleys and great forest sections characterize this eventful route from Ratingen to Erkrath. The Stindertal with its alluvial forest of poplars and alders and the narrow paths is a real highlight of this stage. Overall, the route is rated as moderate. You hike through a gently undulating landscape, a moderately difficult stage with few but noticeable...
#2 - Ratingen Aue Rundweg A2
2.6 (3)·Easy·4.3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest backpacking trail in Ratingen?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Ratingen is Neanderlandsteig Etappe 10: Ratingen-Homberg – Erkrath. This trail is estimated to be 10.2 mi long.

Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Ratingen?

Ratingen: With an ascent of 1,085 ft, Neanderlandsteig Etappe 10: Ratingen-Homberg – Erkrath has the most elevation gain of all of the backpacking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for backpacking trails is Ratingen Aue Rundweg A2 with 465 ft of elevation gain.