Schlupkothen Quarry Lake – Schlupkothen Quarry Lake loop from Wülfrath

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Mettmann

Wülfrath

Schlupkothen Quarry Lake – Schlupkothen Quarry Lake loop from Wülfrath

Moderate

4.5

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Schlupkothen Quarry Lake – Schlupkothen Quarry Lake loop from Wülfrath

02:12

8.31km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 6.27 km for 135 m

Deliveries only

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Bus stop

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236 m

Former Loading Station at Schlupkothen Quarry

Highlight • Monument

Along the circular route around the Schlupkothen lime mine there are a number of information boards with interesting information about this area.

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761 m

Schlupkothen Quarry Lake

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If there was a way down, we'd be down in no time. “The lake is calling”, it is once quoted at an angle. The quarry, which is filled with water, …

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1.08 km

Schlupkothen Quarry Lake

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The Schlupkothen quarry is a 31 hectare nature reserve in Wülfrath. The limestone quarry was closed around 50 years ago and can now be discovered on a circular route. The …

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1.28 km

Gorge with cave and bridge in Schlupkothen

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Good to walk - nice route

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1.33 km

Serpentine staircase at Schlupkothen

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The stairs made of kiln planks lead down or uphill. Easy to walk on, but very different step heights. If the wood gets wet, it can become very slippery.

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1.57 km

View of Schlupkothen Quarry Lake

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There are two lookout points at the quarry. Both offer a nice view.
If you come down from the upper one, there are 2-3 serpentines with about 5-8cm high steps …

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1.90 km

Schlupkothen Quarry

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Schlupkothen: If there was a way down, we would be down as quickly as possible. "The lake is calling", it is quoted obliquely. The quarry filled with water looks wildly …

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4.73 km