Knittkuhl Heights – Apple Orchard Path loop from Auf der Hardt/LVR-Klinikum

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Knittkuhl Heights – Apple Orchard Path loop from Auf der Hardt/LVR-Klinikum

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4.5

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Knittkuhl Heights – Apple Orchard Path loop from Auf der Hardt/LVR-Klinikum

03:42

13.7km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Pillebachtal und Dernkamp

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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386 m

Forest Path Near Düsseldorf

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Everything will be colorful in autumn 🧡💛 just nice to walk.

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3.98 km

Knittkuhl Heights

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Nice view over the nature reserve.

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4.22 km

View of the Meadows in Bergisches Land

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Above the meadows you have a great view.

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9.30 km

Apple Orchard Path

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Beautiful path along a well-kept apple orchard!

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9.47 km

Orchard Meadow in Bergisches Land

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Simply beautiful and heavenly when you see this beauty.

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9.82 km

Mauspfad hollow way near Schäpershof

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It is part of a medieval trade route, also called Mauspfad.

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9.83 km

Fields Near Schäpershof

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In spring, trees and shrubs bloom on the edge of the field - very idyllic!

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10.3 km

Forest Path in Rotthäuser Bachtal

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The Rotthäuser Bachtal with its many paths is a wonderful area for hiking.

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13.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.79 km

3.66 km

3.29 km

667 m

180 m

146 m

Surfaces

6.09 km

3.04 km

2.57 km

1.65 km

335 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

17°C

11°C

72 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

November 23, 2022,Wildpark – Durchgang bei Schäpershof Runde von Grafenberg

The three of us really enjoyed yesterday's hike in the Rotthäuser Bachtal.
The sun was with us and we simply ignored the unpleasant wind by using our hoods!

Tour highly recommended!

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