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Neander Valley Trail – Willow Pond, Neandertal loop from Haan-Gruiten

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Mettmann

Haan

Neander Valley Trail – Willow Pond, Neandertal loop from Haan-Gruiten

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Neander Valley Trail – Willow Pond, Neandertal loop from Haan-Gruiten

00:57

16.8km

170m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 14.1 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.72 km

Viewpoint over the Neandertal wildlife enclosure

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The viewing platform offers a magnificent view of the grounds.
Prehistoric animals such as bison, aurochs and tarpans can be observed on a circular route.
The large circular route is …

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7.60 km

Neander Valley Trail

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With a little time, you can find out more about the Stone Age here.

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9.70 km

Willow Pond and Düssel River in Gruiten-Neandertal

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Idyllic place with many historic houses.
There are now restaurants there again.

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9.75 km

Old Düssel Weir in the Neander Valley

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9.97 km

Willow Pond, Neandertal

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The tree is a beautiful nature spectacle. In every season always a different backdrop.

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10.6 km

Forest path along the stream in Neandertal

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10.9 km

Winkels Mill

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Beautifully located in the valley, the Düssel flows directly past the mill pond. You can hardly miss the highlight and the adjoining Winkelsmühle on hikes in the area.

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15.0 km

Scenic Cycling Path in Bergisches Land

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Fantastic for cyclists and hikers

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16.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

2.09 km

2.04 km

934 m

682 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.48 km

4.19 km

2.15 km

1.57 km

279 m

168 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

30°C

12°C

0 %

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Neander Valley Trail – Willow Pond, Neandertal loop from Haan-Gruiten

Viewpoint over the Neandertal wildlife enclosure

Neander Valley Trail

Willow Pond and Düssel River in Gruiten-Neandertal

Old Düssel Weir in the Neander Valley

Willow Pond, Neandertal

Forest path along the stream in Neandertal

Winkels Mill

Scenic Cycling Path in Bergisches Land

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