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North Rhine-Westphalia

Mettmann

Haan

Willow Pond, Neandertal – Winkels Mill loop from Haan

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Mettmann

Haan

Willow Pond, Neandertal – Winkels Mill loop from Haan

Moderate

4.4

(5)

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Willow Pond, Neandertal – Winkels Mill loop from Haan

01:30

23.0km

280m

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: June 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 15.1 km for 98 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.2 km

Neanderthal Tower and Viewpoint at Fraunhofer Steinbruch

Highlight • Viewpoint

At this point you can see the Düssel in all its glory - on the hill next to it there is a viewing platform from which you can look out over the valley.

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12.1 km

Quarry in the Neandertal

Highlight • Natural

Located directly on great walking paths!

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12.2 km

Trail Along the Right Bank of the Düssel at Butterberg

Highlight • Trail

It is best to drive the route early. Later there will be more pedestrians

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14.0 km

Willow Pond and Düssel River in Gruiten-Neandertal

Highlight • Lake

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

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14.1 km

Old Düssel Weir in the Neander Valley

Highlight • River

14.3 km

Willow Pond, Neandertal

Highlight • Lake

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

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14.9 km

Forest path along the stream in Neandertal

Highlight • Trail

15.2 km

Winkels Mill

Highlight • Monument

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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23.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

6.02 km

2.34 km

1.77 km

1.59 km

196 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

7.11 km

3.42 km

1.21 km

299 m

135 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Willow Pond, Neandertal – Winkels Mill loop from Haan

Neanderthal Tower and Viewpoint at Fraunhofer Steinbruch

Quarry in the Neandertal

Trail Along the Right Bank of the Düssel at Butterberg

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

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