Gruiten Parsonage (1764) – Historic Village Center of Gruiten loop from Mettmann Zentrum

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Gruiten Parsonage (1764) – Historic Village Center of Gruiten loop from Mettmann Zentrum

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Gruiten Parsonage (1764) – Historic Village Center of Gruiten loop from Mettmann Zentrum

01:47

28.5km

350m

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: August 26, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 9.77 km for 14 m

After 12.7 km for 40 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.03 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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5.30 km

Willow Pond, Neandertal

Highlight • Lake

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

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6.23 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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10.6 km

Scenic Cycling Path in Bergisches Land

Highlight • Cycleway

Fantastic for cyclists and hikers

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12.8 km

Narrow Trail Along the Edge of Grube 7

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A very narrow and partly technical path (with sharp stones and a bit of roots) at the top of the pit, right along the fence. It's fun and even if it's rather slow, inexperienced people have to concentrate in 2-3 places.

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14.9 km

Gruiten Parsonage (1764)

Highlight • Historical Site

Completion of the vicarage on the site of the derelict cottage. This completes the ensemble of preaching house, church and (old) vicarage - the heart of the historic village of Gruiten. In the next 200 years, the pastor's families live in this vicarage, and then the sexton's families from 1964 to 2005. Since 1965 it has (also) housed the municipal office.

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14.9 km

Historic Village Center of Gruiten

Highlight • Historical Site

Gruiten is really great. an old historic old town with water canals and old houses, most of which are in great condition. Great to look at. Tip: drive straight through the Neandertal.

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21.9 km

Viewpoint over the Neandertal wildlife enclosure

Highlight • Viewpoint

The viewing platform offers a magnificent view of the grounds.
Prehistoric animals such as bison, aurochs and tarpans can be observed on a circular route.
The large circular route is not barrier-free, but the steep stairs can be bypassed via the barrier-free small circular route, approx. 1.3 km.

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