Walking route · Düsseldorf · Updated on 14 November 2026
X17 Harkortweg [Ratingen] walk
X17 Harkortweg [Ratingen] is a walk of 13.6 km from Düsseldorf. Along the way you'll find 28 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.
- 13.6 km
- ± 3:10 h
- ↑ 95 m · ↓ 27 m
- Moderate
- From A to B
- Regional route
Start in Düsseldorf
0 km13.6 km · 28 benches
Finish
13.6 km
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
- ↑ 95 m
- Down
- ↓ 27 m
- Highest point
- 130 m
- Lowest point
- 42 m
Nowhere steeper than 5%.
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
13.6 km in total- Track: 11.4 km
- Path: 1 km
- Road: 925 m
- Street: 242 m
Surfaces
13.6 km in total- Gravel: 7.2 km
- Asphalt: 2.5 km
- Unpaved: 1.9 km
- Paved: 25 m
- Unknown: 2 km
About the walking route X17 Harkortweg [Ratingen]
Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.
Where do you walk?
X17 Harkortweg [Ratingen] is a walking route of 13.6 km that starts in Düsseldorf. It does not end where it starts.
How hard is the route?
You climb 95 m in total and descend 27 m. Allow ± 3:10 h, without breaks. The level is moderate.
What paths do you walk on?
The longest part is track (11.4 km), path (1 km) and road (925 m). Of the surface, 7.2 km gravel and 2.5 km asphalt. For 2 km the surface is not known.
Pitstops along the way
Within 100 metres of the route there are 28 benches. There is no public toilet within 100 metres of the route. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.
Part of X17 Harkortweg
Walks nearby
6- X17 Harkortweg [Düsseldorf]Easy · From A to B8.1 km
- neanderland STEIGHard · Circular walk242.2 km
- [Raute1] AngerlandwegHard · From A to B23.2 km
- Jakobs-Pilgerweg Essen - DüsseldorfHard · From A to B61.6 km
- Jakobs-Pilgerweg Dortmund - AachenHard · From A to B186.6 km
- [Raute3] Niederberg NordHard · From A to B42 km
Sights nearby
Within 10 km of the route, best known first.
- 1
Museum KunstpalastMuseum · 9.1 km from the route - 2
Villa HügelMuseum · 8.4 km from the route - 3
Broich CastleAttraction · 8.6 km from the route - 4
Schloss KalkumCastle · 3.8 km from the route - 5
Saarn AbbeyAttraction · 5.8 km from the route - 6
Schloss HeltorfCastle · 4.1 km from the route - 7
KaiserpfalzAttraction · 5.6 km from the route - 8
Bismarckturm Mülheim an der RuhrViewpoint · 7 km from the route - 9
Löbbecke MuseumMuseum · 7.6 km from the route - 10
Rheinkirmes Entrance NorthAttraction · 9.7 km from the route - 11
St. LambertusAttraction · 9.9 km from the route - 12
St. Andreas-KircheAttraction · 9.9 km from the route - 13
Schloss LandsbergCastle · 351 m from the route - 14
Oberschlesisches LandesmuseumMuseum · 790 m from the route - 15
Schloss HugenpoetCastle · 791 m from the route - 16
HelpensteinmühleAttraction · 1.1 km from the route - 17
Haus zum HausCastle · 1.2 km from the route - 18
Schloss LinnepCastle · 1.3 km from the route - 19
Burg AngermundCastle · 1.8 km from the route - 20
Burg GräfgensteinCastle · 2.5 km from the route - 21
Schloss OefteCastle · 3.1 km from the route - 22
Menhir von KaiserswerthMonument · 4.9 km from the route - 23
Schloss Hetterscheidt (Wehrturm)Castle · 5 km from the route - 24
Zementquarzit "Frauensteine"Attraction · 5.2 km from the route - 25
SchwarzbachmündungAttraction · 5.3 km from the route
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Frequently asked questions
How long is X17 Harkortweg [Ratingen]?
X17 Harkortweg [Ratingen] is 13.6 km long. Allow ± 3:10 h 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 Düsseldorf.
How hard is this route?
Moderate, with 95 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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