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Hilden

Hilden Heath – Hilden Heath loop from Sandberg

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Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Mettmann

Hilden

Hilden Heath – Hilden Heath loop from Sandberg

Easy

4.5

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Hilden Heath – Hilden Heath loop from Sandberg

01:35

6.03km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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Hildener-Heide, südlich Sandberg

Hildener Heide-Schönholz

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598 m

Jaberg Tower in Hildener Heide

Highlight • Viewpoint

At 106.6 meters, the Jaberg in the Hilden Heath is the highest elevation in the former Düsseldorf-Mettmann district. The 13.2-meter-high Jaberg Tower is located on the hill. This observation tower was built in 1931 by the Franz Staat company. Unfortunately, the tower has been closed since 2018. Previously, you could climb up on Sundays and enjoy the panoramic view. See: kuladig.de/Objektansicht/KLD-300135

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642 m

Jaberg Observation Tower

Highlight • Monument

On the plateau is the Jaberg Tower, built in 1931 by the Franz Staat construction company, a 13.2 m high observation tower that was later equipped with radio masts.
The stories about the Jaberg go back to the Stone Age. The mountain is said to be the grave of Attila, king of the Huns, who is said to be buried here in his golden armor and in a golden coffin.

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931 m

Hilden Heath

Highlight • Forest

hilden.de/sv_hilden/More%20erleben/Freizeit/Hildener%20Stadtwald
"The Hilden city forest covers an area of approx. 430 hectares and is a classic mixed forest. It consists of two-thirds deciduous trees and one-third conifers.
The tasks associated with the city forest are nature conservation and forestry in the narrower sense, i.e. sustainable wood production. In addition, the forest is primarily used for the recreation of Hilden's citizens. For this purpose, it offers all visitors and nature lovers around 100 benches, three forest playgrounds, a fitness trail, three jogging routes of different lengths, a dog exercise meadow, a lookout tower on the Jahberg, 12 km of riding trails and 30 km of hiking trails for walking, dog walking, cycling or jogging .
About 20% of the Hilden city forest consists of nature reserves, the entire other forest area is designated as a landscape conservation area. These are in particular the dry heathland on the Sandberg and the heathland moor in the Schönholz area. In these areas there are still many very rare plant species such as the carnivorous sundew, roe ail, bog lily and king fern as well as animal species that have become rare (including some insect species and lizards). Many of these plants and animals are on the "Red List of Threatened Species". The preservation and protection of these areas is therefore of particular importance."

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1.48 km

Hilden Heath

Highlight • Natural

Very nice hiking area in the triangle of the densely populated metropolitan regions of the Bergisch city triangle, Cologne and Düsseldorf. The Hildener Heide merges seamlessly into the Ohligser Heide (towards Solingen), which is also worth hiking and is even larger.

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1.79 km

Hildener-Heide, südlich Sandberg

Nature Reserve

2.33 km

Itter Floodplains at Kalstert

Highlight • River

In 1975, the Kalstert rainwater retention basin was enlarged from 45,700 to more than 100,000 cubic meters to protect downtown Hilden.

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2.80 km

Itter River in Hilden East

Highlight • River

The Itter in Hilden Ost, you can enjoy nature here. Here is a hiking trail right next to the river. It can look pretty wild. This opens up beautiful perspectives.

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