Historic Village Center of Gruiten – Winkels Mill loop from Erkrath Nord

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Mettmann

Erkrath

Historic Village Center of Gruiten – Winkels Mill loop from Erkrath Nord

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Historic Village Center of Gruiten – Winkels Mill loop from Erkrath Nord

01:56

27.7km

310m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 12.4 km for 40 m

After 15.6 km for 14 m

After 21.7 km for 10 m

After 21.8 km for 30 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.85 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 …

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12.7 km

View of Grube 7 and Former Clarification Pond

Highlight • Natural Monument

Unobstructed view of the created nature reserve.

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14.3 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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14.8 km

Scenic Cycling Path in Bergisches Land

Highlight • Cycleway

Fantastic for cyclists and hikers

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19.3 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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20.7 km

Neandertal

Nature Reserve

22.6 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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22.8 km

Quarry in the Neandertal

Highlight • Natural

Located directly on great walking paths!

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23.4 km

Neandertal Gorge and the Düssel River

Highlight • Gorge

I have been walking and cycling here since childhood.

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27.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

6.06 km

4.21 km

3.72 km

1.31 km

Surfaces

11.9 km

5.80 km

4.15 km

2.87 km

2.67 km

286 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

14°C

8°C

43 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Historic Village Center of Gruiten – Winkels Mill loop from Erkrath Nord

Viewpoint over the Neandertal wildlife enclosure

View of Grube 7 and Former Clarification Pond

Historic Village Center of Gruiten

Scenic Cycling Path in Bergisches Land

Winkels Mill

Trail Along the Right Bank of the Düssel at Butterberg

Quarry in the Neandertal

Neandertal Gorge and the Düssel River

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