Attractions around Mettmann

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.

On weekdays, almost nothing is going on - here it is worthwhile a quiet, relaxed walk. At the weekend you meet many cyclists who climb the countless trails. If you … 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

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

The hiking trail on the Düssel is highly recommended

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.

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

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

Beautiful promenade on the Rhine. The still emerging commercial area is of high quality and stylish. I can only praise the mayor and city planners.

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

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.

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.

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

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🚴‍♂️

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.

Flat, quiet path always along the stream. The path is called "Gustav-Heinemann-Weg" - reason: The walk of the third Federal President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Gustav Walter Heinemann, … read more

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

In the game enclosures live all kinds of Urviecher such as tail cattle, bisons, aurochs and Tarpane, which can be observed all from the wayside.