At this point you can see the Düssel in all its glory - on the hill next to it there is a viewing platform from which you can look out over the valley.

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Koonga

January 29, 2023

Road cycling

Beautiful route along the Düssel between Mettmann and Erkrath

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Chrisstef

March 29, 2025

Road cycling

From the Neandertal valley, the trail climbs up to Hochdahl, with plenty of shade, making it easy to cycle.

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Elevation 80 m

Weather

Monday 16 March

12°C

5°C

66 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Location: Erkrath, Mettmann, Düsseldorf District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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