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View of the Elbsee – Gruiten Parsonage (1764) loop from Hilden Süd

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Mettmann

Hilden

View of the Elbsee – Gruiten Parsonage (1764) loop from Hilden Süd

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View of the Elbsee – Gruiten Parsonage (1764) loop from Hilden Süd

02:19

41.9km

270m

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: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 28.2 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.84 km

Wooden bridge over the Itter

Highlight • River

The bridge connects the Itterradweg with Karnap.

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8.01 km

View of the Dreiecksweiher

Highlight • Lake

Very beautiful pond located next to the Elbsee.

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8.60 km

Elbsee

Nature Reserve

8.90 km

View of the Elbsee

Highlight • Viewpoint

A short stop at the lookout point is recommended, as from here you have a beautiful view of the lake and its waterfowl.

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15.8 km

Düsselauen bei Gödinghoven

Nature Reserve

21.7 km

Neander Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

With a little time, you can find out more about the Stone Age here.

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23.7 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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29.0 km

Scenic Cycling Path in Bergisches Land

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Fantastic for cyclists and hikers

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29.5 km

Gruiten Parsonage (1764)

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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 …

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29.5 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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41.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.2 km

7.46 km

5.99 km

5.48 km

1.44 km

328 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.9 km

14.2 km

5.88 km

3.25 km

1.20 km

485 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Tuesday 11 August

31°C

13°C

0 %

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Comments

April 6, 2025,Neandertal

Very nice, intense gravel route. Thanks for sharing.

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March 2, 2024,Entspannt mit Nadine rund um Hilden

A different tour was actually planned today. But at short notice we decided to go to Erkrath and visit the Neandertal.
The path is easy to navigate and does not require great technical skills.
Many streams, lakes and smaller watercourses accompany the path.
There will be food from a baker along the way.
If you don't want to start in …

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View of the Elbsee – Gruiten Parsonage (1764) loop from Hilden Süd

Wooden bridge over the Itter

View of the Dreiecksweiher

View of the Elbsee

Neander Valley Trail

Willow Pond and Düssel River in Gruiten-Neandertal

Scenic Cycling Path in Bergisches Land

Gruiten Parsonage (1764)

Historic Village Center of Gruiten

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