Attractions in Düsseldorf District

The ascent on foot to Burg Castle is short and crisp, with an ascent of 16 to 19 percent, but the goal is sufficiently rewarding. The view of the lower … read more

The fact that the Baldeneysee has been created artificially, you can hardly see it today. Not only water sports fans, he attracts, but just the continuously developed foot and bike path around the lake is very attractive.

From the south bank of Lake Baldeney you have a beautiful view of Villa Hügel on the north bank and the sailing boats on the lake. The paths are very wide, but it can get quite crowded on the weekend.

Simply always nice along the Ruhr. Completely car-free and relaxed. It gets a little busier with walkers at the weekend, but it's a delight to drive around in the evening during the week.

The Baldeneysee near Essen Werden is not only particularly beautiful, but is also full of history. On the opposite slope is the Villa Hügel, once the home of the Krupp … read more

The Grugatrasse, a former railway line, extends from Mülheim-Heißen to Essen-Steele Süd station. The route is about halfway slightly uphill, but also presents no major problems for the inexperienced cyclist. … read more

There are only 650 meters, but every meter counts. Incidentally, this section of the RS1 is set up as a slow-speed zone.
Too bad that there is no direct exit … read more

For several centuries, there is a connection between Walsum and Orsoy. The ferry "Glück Auf" is the first motorized Rhine ferry on the section between Walsum and Orsoy. She commutes … read more

A hike from Schloss Burg, via the Diederich temple to the dam wall, is very easy to do and there is a lot to see. The hike can be extended by simply doing another lap around the dam itself.

The Horster Mühle is now a hydropower plant on the Ruhr in the Horst district of Essen. It belongs to the route of industrial culture.

In 1910 the entrepreneur Wilhelm … read more

a great track with great flooring. Leads directly from the south to downtown Essen. On the way a lot of water Niederfeldsee, Kruppseee and the Cafe Radatmosphare. My top route in Essen.

On the banks of the Rhine lies the ruins of the Imperial Palace. Here you can stroll through the old grounds and admire the building ruins. In addition to the … read more

As the name suggests, it is the first of its kind in Germany. Planned as a cycle route across the Ruhr area, it currently connects Mülheim an der Ruhr with … read more

The Aquarius water tower has become one of the landmarks of the city of Mülheim an der Ruhr. Here you can learn a lot about water, its treatment and development … read more

The park makes the area of the 21st century come alive. Peaceful coexistence of old industry, culture, nature and sport in many variations as well as walking. Meeting point for everyone in the area. At night, the area is illuminated.

For 1.50 euros you can cross the Rhine from Urdenbach to Zons with your bike. This saves you having to go to the Fleher Bridge to the north or the … read more

In the Middle Ages, "Burg an der Wupper" was the capital of the Bergisches Land. It was from here that the Counts of Berg ruled their little empire. The castle … read more

Zeche Zollverein shaft 3/7/10 is a pit in Essen-Katernberg in the eastern part of the pit field of the Zeche Zollverein. Extraction above shaft 3 began in 1882. Shaft 7 … read more

Xanten is a beautiful historic city. The Gothic House is one of the oldest buildings in Xanten, built in 1540 as a trading house, and presents itself again in its … read more

Kettwig is not the only beautiful city that you drive through on the Ruhrtal cycle path. But she is definitely beautiful. The historic old town is idyllically situated on the … read more