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Mettmann

Wülfrath

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

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Schlupkothen Quarry Lake – Schlupkothen Quarry Lake loop from Wülfrath

02:17

8.32km

110m

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: May 23, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 6.27 km for 135 m

Deliveries only

Waypoints

Start point

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

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

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

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

Wülfrath Historic Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice historic old town in this area. You can also eat and drink well. Very suitable as a center point for a hike.

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8.32 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.72 km

1.37 km

833 m

370 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.95 km

1.96 km

1.89 km

1.16 km

345 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Today

Tuesday 21 July

20°C

12°C

47 %

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Schlupkothen Quarry Lake – Schlupkothen Quarry Lake loop from Wülfrath

Former Loading Station at Schlupkothen Quarry

Schlupkothen Quarry Lake

Schlupkothen Quarry Lake

Gorge with cave and bridge in Schlupkothen

Serpentine staircase at Schlupkothen

View of Schlupkothen Quarry Lake

Schlupkothen Quarry

Wülfrath Historic Old Town

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