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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Mettmann
Wülfrath

Schlupkothen Quarry Lake – Holzer Bachtal Stream Trail loop from Aprather Mühlenteich

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Mettmann
Wülfrath

Schlupkothen Quarry Lake – Holzer Bachtal Stream Trail loop from Aprather Mühlenteich

Moderate

4.6

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157

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Schlupkothen Quarry Lake – Holzer Bachtal Stream Trail loop from Aprather Mühlenteich

03:49

13.7km

250m

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: June 17, 2026

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Aprather Mühlenteich

Schlupkothen

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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402 m

Düssel ford with pedestrian bridge

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Ford through the Düssel. For pedestrians there is a bridge.

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2

2.24 km

Aprath Mill

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Directly opposite the Aprather Mühlenteich is the Aprather Mühle with a beautiful shop. Please note the opening times.

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2.25 km

Aprath Mill Pond

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The whole ensemble is very beautiful. The dam wall of the Aprather mill pond was extensively renovated. The old mill was bought by the local mill owner and on request …

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3.88 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

5

8.16 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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8.65 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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8.72 km

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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12.9 km

Holzer Bachtal Stream Trail

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Beautiful forest and valley area of the 'Holzer Bach'

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13.1 km

Beautiful forest path between Aprather Mühle and Düssel

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13.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.37 km

3.29 km

2.81 km

2.07 km

181 m

Surfaces

6.30 km

3.70 km

1.61 km

1.30 km

556 m

263 m

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Saturday 18 July

21°C

11°C

22 %

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