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North Rhine-Westphalia

Willow Pond, Neandertal – Winkels Mill loop from Haan

North Rhine-Westphalia

Willow Pond, Neandertal – Winkels Mill loop from Haan

Moderate

4.4

(5)

13

riders

Willow Pond, Neandertal – Winkels Mill loop from Haan

01:23

22.6km

230m

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: September 9, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 41 m for 41 m

After 22.6 km for 6 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

10.9 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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2

11.9 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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3

13.7 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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4

13.7 km

Trail along the Düssel in Neandertal

Highlight • Trail

The Neanderthal is always worth a hike, and not just because of the Neanderthal and bison. When the weather is nice, it is of course also heavily committed.

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5

13.8 km

Old Düssel Weir in the Neander Valley

Highlight • River

6

14.0 km

Willow Pond, Neandertal

Highlight • Lake

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

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7

14.6 km

Forest path along the stream in Neandertal

Highlight • Trail

8

14.9 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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B

22.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

6.05 km

2.11 km

1.96 km

1.26 km

152 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

5.98 km

3.96 km

1.40 km

376 m

275 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

13°C

8°C

64 %

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