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North Rhine-Westphalia

Mettmann

Erkrath

View of the fields near Bilk – Dorper Weg Scenic Section loop from Erkrath

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Mettmann

Erkrath

View of the fields near Bilk – Dorper Weg Scenic Section loop from Erkrath

Moderate

4.7

(20)

104

riders

View of the fields near Bilk – Dorper Weg Scenic Section loop from Erkrath

01:34

25.0km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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 23, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 14 m for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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212 m

Old Erkrath Railway Station

Highlight • Historical Site

Erkrath is a former train station and today's stop in the center of the North Rhine-Westphalian community of Erkrath. It was put into operation on December 20, 1838 as the …

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4.22 km

View of the fields near Bilk

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Very nice cross connection to Erkrath

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11.3 km

Stone Age playground at the Neanderthal Museum

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Very nicely laid out playground opposite the museum, right next to a parking lot. Adventure for today's kids.

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11.6 km

Neanderthal Discovery Site (Rabenstein)

Highlight • Historical Site

There is a small park to discover here, which has interesting information and is a nice photo location.

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11.9 km

Neandertal Cave Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

A climb is rewarded with a great view.

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12.4 km

Düssel River at the Fraunhofer Quarry

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On this section through the Neandertal you can see a beautiful rock formation

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14.6 km

View of Düsseldorf from Metzkausener Straße

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From this point you have a fantastic view of Düsseldorf and the surrounding area. A bench to take a break is also available.

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18.9 km

Dorper Weg Scenic Section

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Very nice, low-traffic section with a magnificent view of the Rhine Valley. If you start at the Düsseldorfer, the path always goes slightly downhill to the Stinderbachtal.

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25.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

9.65 km

3.27 km

352 m

192 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.3 km

318 m

214 m

168 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Wednesday 17 June

31°C

17°C

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View of the fields near Bilk – Dorper Weg Scenic Section loop from Erkrath

Old Erkrath Railway Station

View of the fields near Bilk

Stone Age playground at the Neanderthal Museum

Neanderthal Discovery Site (Rabenstein)

Neandertal Cave Tower

Düssel River at the Fraunhofer Quarry

View of Düsseldorf from Metzkausener Straße

Dorper Weg Scenic Section

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