Aaper Wald is a woodland region nestled within the city of Düsseldorf, offering a tranquil escape into nature with diverse landscapes. Characterized by its distinctive hilly terrain and ancient forests, including old beech trees and a rich mixed deciduous woodland, the area provides a varied environment for outdoor pursuits. The unique sandy soils, remnants of ancient Rhine deposits, contribute to its picturesque forest scenes. Aaper Wald serves as a significant "green lung" for the region, providing opportunities for several sports…
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4.5
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4.7
(191)
873
hikers
4.96km
01:19
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(249)
1,078
hikers
6.30km
01:43
90m
90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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479
hikers
15.9km
04:20
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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274
hikers
5.77km
01:31
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
(96)
966
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.4
(7)
331
riders
108km
05:39
1,650m
1,650m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.7
(24)
555
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.9
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359
riders
72.6km
02:51
120m
120m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.5
(22)
147
riders
42.9km
02:42
130m
130m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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96
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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78
riders
21.8km
01:23
110m
110m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(2)
79
riders
10.1km
00:39
40m
40m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
(8)
162
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.1
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64
runners
13.4km
01:27
160m
160m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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43
runners
4.85km
00:31
60m
60m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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48
runners
5.24km
00:34
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
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33
riders
45.0km
02:55
330m
330m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(8)
37
riders
10.5km
00:51
180m
180m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.7
(7)
36
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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16
riders
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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4.0
(4)
14
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.4
(5)
27
riders
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(9)
27
riders
47.4km
02:36
320m
320m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
10
riders
21.7km
01:16
210m
210m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Aaper Wald offers a wide range of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. There are 84 routes available, with 51 dedicated to hiking and 18 to jogging. The area has an average rating of 4.52 stars from komoot users.
Aaper Wald features 51 hiking routes suitable for various fitness levels. Options range from easy strolls to more challenging paths with elevation changes. For detailed information, consult guides such as Hiking around Aaper Wald and Easy hikes around Aaper Wald.
Yes, Aaper Wald provides a network of biking trails for various cycling preferences. This includes routes for Road cycling (3 routes), Touring cycling (7 routes), and Mountain biking (5 routes). Guides like Cycling around Aaper Wald and MTB Trails around Aaper Wald offer specific route information.
Aaper Wald is popular for running and jogging, offering 18 dedicated routes. A known jogging trail is approximately 4.2 miles (6.8 km) long. For more options, refer to the Running Trails around Aaper Wald guide.
Aaper Wald offers routes suitable for families, providing a tranquil escape into nature. These trails are designed to be accessible and enjoyable for all ages. Specific family-friendly options can be found in the Family-friendly hikes around Aaper Wald guide.
Aaper Wald is a dog-friendly area, with many trails suitable for walking with pets. Visitors should ensure dogs are kept under control and follow local regulations. For specific routes, consult the Dog-friendly hikes around Aaper Wald guide.
Aaper Wald is characterized by ancient beech forests, some trees being up to 240 years old and 130 feet (40 meters) tall. The area features a hilly, low-mountain-like topography with unique sandy soils from ancient Rhine deposits. Smaller ravines and diverse mixed deciduous woodlands are also present.
The Open Forest Zoo in Aaper Wald allows visitors to observe approximately 100 species of fauna, including roe deer, mouflons, red deer, and wild boars. Animals are kept in conditions close to their natural habitat. Visitors may feed some animals with raw carrots, apples, potatoes, acorns, and wild berries.
Aaper Wald is a popular destination, with more than 707,000 visitors having shared their experiences on komoot. The area has received over 128,000 ratings, averaging 4.52 out of 5 stars across all activities. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among outdoor enthusiasts.
Komoot offers several guides for Aaper Wald, including Hiking around Aaper Wald, Cycling around Aaper Wald, and Running Trails around Aaper Wald. Other guides cover family-friendly, dog-friendly, easy, and traffic-free routes.
For official and up-to-date information regarding Aaper Wald, visitors can refer to the municipal portal of Düsseldorf at www.duesseldorf.de. General inquiries related to parks in Düsseldorf can be directed to the Garten-, Friedhofs- und Forstamt at 0211 8991.
Aaper Wald features a distinctive hilly and somewhat low-mountain-like topography. The terrain includes varied elevation changes and unique sandy soils, which contribute to picturesque forest scenes. Some trails may include smaller ravines.
Yes, Aaper Wald offers easy trails suitable for beginners and those seeking less strenuous outdoor experiences. These routes provide a gentle introduction to the forest's natural beauty. The Easy hikes around Aaper Wald guide provides specific options.

