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Footpath Along the Southern Düssel

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Footpath Along the Southern Düssel

Name: Footpath Along the Southern Düssel
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Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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1. Unterbacher See – Schloss Eller loop from Düsseldorf Volksgarten

28.1km

07:08

70m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Flehe Bridge – Fleher Bridge loop from Werstener Dorfstraße

17.4km

04:27

60m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Classic Remise Düsseldorf loop from Am Hackenbruch

6.07km

01:32

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Rainer

July 21, 2024

Between Siegburger Strasse and Nixenstr. there is a really beautiful footpath hidden away along the southern Düssel. It is in the middle of a densely built-up area, but you hardly notice it.
The wooden bridge is one of the most beautiful Düssel crossings in the Düsseldorf city area.

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July 6, 2025

The Düssel is a small but historically and scenically significant river, which even gave its name to present-day Düsseldorf. It rises in the Bergisches Land near Wülfrath and flows into the Rhine after about 40 kilometers. Along its course, it passes through various city districts and green corridors, creating a surprisingly tranquil, natural atmosphere – despite its proximity to the city.

Walking along the Düssel will experience a mixture of floodplains, small forests, meadows, and urban green spaces. Particularly beautiful are the sections where the Düssel flows freely and is surrounded by dense greenery. Small bridges and paths frequently lead directly to the water, and you can catch glimpses of the local wildlife – herons, ducks, and occasionally even kingfishers can be observed.

The Düssel has been renaturalized in many places, bringing its natural character back to life. Especially in the southern Düsseldorf area – for example, in Eller, Vennhausen, or Gerresheim – you can enjoy a wonderfully relaxing stroll along the water, far from traffic. The paths along the Düssel are ideal for hiking, cycling, or jogging.

Despite its rather modest size, the Düssel has plenty of charm. Those who pay attention will discover small loops, stream steps, quiet retreats along the banks, and enchanted clearings. Especially on warm days, the proximity to the water creates a pleasant microclimate—ideal for taking a break or quietly observing the surroundings.

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Distance 402 m

Uphill 10 m

Downhill 10 m

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Footpath Along the Southern Düssel

1. Unterbacher See – Schloss Eller loop from Düsseldorf Volksgarten

2. Flehe Bridge – Fleher Bridge loop from Werstener Dorfstraße

3. Classic Remise Düsseldorf loop from Am Hackenbruch

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