Attractions around Mettmann

Nice section that leads to the ferry to Zons. One has the impression that one is driving in the middle of a heather.

The Düssel has one of the most beautiful streams in the area and the trails lead partly very close to the stream bed.

Here you feel like in the country, although you are only a stone's throw away from downtown Düsseldorf.

The Neanderthal is always worth a hike, and not just because of the Neanderthal and bison. When the weather is nice, it is of course also heavily committed.

Great landscaped and well-kept garden with water features, fountains etc. that invites you to linger. The castle cannot be visited from the inside, but a tour around the outside is … read more

An old quarry, fenced and left to itself for years, developed into a beautiful nature reserve with chic little trails on the edge of the steep slopes. In the surrounding … read more

Unfortunately, the estate is closed to visitors.

just a wonderful view over the valley! Stand still, look, breathe, enjoy

During a walk through the village, many well-preserved buildings from the last centuries can be seen.

Beautiful promenade on the Rhine. The commercial area that is still being built is of high quality and stylishly designed. I have nothing but praise for the mayor and the town planners.

We walked the route today from / to Haus Raffenberg. Beautiful and great to walk. However, you should not park at the specified location. Haus Raffenberg seems to be a … read more

Anyone wandering through the Neandertal begins to understand why the Neanderthals settled here and why Joachim Neander later preferred to spend his time here. The quiet valley floor, the light … read more

Unfortunately, the enclosures are often empty. So do not promise children too much beforehand to avoid disappointment.

Beautiful landscape, varied but very "busy" on weekends

This bridge is one of the most beautiful spots on the entire route tour. The view is wonderful and the viaduct is just an impressive structure. The descent is particularly recommended if you are dashing across the bridge.

The Angertal is a wonderful area for hikers and cyclists. Cyclists should bring a strong battery with them on the e-bike, otherwise at least tight calves would be an advantage🚴‍♂️

Interesting facts about the "Ice Age game reserve Neandertal" and its animals:
wildgehege-neandertal.de/index.htmEuropean bison - the largest land mammals in europe:
wwf.de/themen-projekte/artenlexikon/wisent-europaeisches-bison

Very nice (shady) section of the tour

The Angertal is beautiful and green. At the same time heavily industrialized with mills and hammers as well as the limestone railway. In addition, the river is normally fed by the lime mining pumps in Wülfrath.

You can get very close to the banks of the Düssel via the footpaths. The water is often slightly milky because it carries sediments from the limestone quarries upstream.