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Walking route · Mettmann · Updated on 14 November 2026

X30 Neandertalweg [Erkrath] walk

X30 Neandertalweg [Erkrath] is a walk of 3.2 km from Mettmann. Along the way you'll find 6 benches.

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The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 3.2 km
  • ± 45 min
  • ↑ 27 m · ↓ 49 m
  • Easy
  • From A to B
  • Regional route

  1. Start in Mettmann

    0 km

  2. 3.2 km · 6 benches

    Finish

    3.2 km
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No public toilet along the wayThere is no public toilet within 100 m of the route. Go before you start, or find one a bit further away in the app.

The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 27 m
Down
↓ 49 m
Highest point
138 m
Lowest point
100 m
  • 5-10% slope · 306 m

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

3.2 km in total
  • Path: 891 m
  • Track: 800 m
  • Footpath: 650 m
  • Road: 400 m
  • Street: 375 m
  • Busy road: 75 m

Surfaces

3.2 km in total
  • Asphalt: 1.4 km
  • Unpaved: 525 m
  • Gravel: 450 m
  • Paved: 125 m
  • Unknown: 650 m

About the walking route X30 Neandertalweg [Erkrath]

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you walk?

X30 Neandertalweg [Erkrath] is a walking route of 3.2 km that starts in Mettmann. It does not end where it starts.

How hard is the route?

You climb 27 m in total and descend 49 m. Allow ± 45 min, without breaks. The level is easy.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is path (891 m), track (800 m) and footpath (650 m). Of the surface, 1.4 km asphalt and 525 m unpaved. For 650 m the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 6 benches. There is no public toilet within 100 metres of the route. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of X30 Neandertalweg

Walks nearby

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Neanderthal-MuseumNeanderthal-MuseumMuseum · 2 km from the route
  2. 2Schloss BenrathSchloss BenrathCastle · 8.4 km from the route
  3. 3Schloss CaspersbroichSchloss CaspersbroichCastle · 3 km from the route
  4. 4Ringwallanlage HolterhöfchenRingwallanlage HolterhöfchenArchaeological site · 4.1 km from the route
  5. 5CastleCastleCastle · 4.5 km from the route
  6. 6Wilhelm-Fabry-MuseumWilhelm-Fabry-MuseumMuseum · 4.8 km from the route
  7. 7Gesenkschmiede HendrichsGesenkschmiede HendrichsMuseum · 5.4 km from the route
  8. 8Schloß HackhausenSchloß HackhausenCastle · 5.5 km from the route
  9. 9Kotten MühlsteinKotten MühlsteinMemorial · 5.5 km from the route
  10. 10Motte SchwanenmühleMotte SchwanenmühleArchaeological site · 6.4 km from the route
  11. 11AttractionAttractionAttraction · 6.5 km from the route
  12. 12KunstmuseumKunstmuseumMuseum · 6.8 km from the route
  13. 13Haus GravenHaus GravenAttraction · 7 km from the route
  14. 14Gräfrather LichtturmGräfrather LichtturmAttraction · 7.4 km from the route
  15. 15QuadenhofQuadenhofCastle · 8 km from the route
  16. 16Schloss GarathSchloss GarathCastle · 8 km from the route
  17. 17Schloss LüntenbeckSchloss LüntenbeckAttraction · 8.1 km from the route
  18. 18Niederbergisches MuseumNiederbergisches MuseumMuseum · 8.1 km from the route
  19. 19Aprather MühleAprather MühleAttraction · 8.4 km from the route
  20. 20Museum für NaturkundeMuseum für NaturkundeMuseum · 8.4 km from the route
  21. 21PlagiariusPlagiariusMuseum · 8.5 km from the route
  22. 22Wipperkotten – AußenkottenWipperkotten – AußenkottenMuseum · 8.6 km from the route
  23. 23Schloss EllerSchloss EllerAttraction · 8.6 km from the route
  24. 24Schloß AprathSchloß AprathCastle · 8.7 km from the route
  25. 25Haus NesselrathHaus NesselrathAttraction · 8.7 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is X30 Neandertalweg [Erkrath]?

X30 Neandertalweg [Erkrath] is 3.2 km long. Allow ± 45 min of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Mettmann.

How hard is this route?

Easy, with 27 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

No, there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route. Go before you start.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

No, there is no water point within 100 m of the route. Bring enough water.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

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