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Hilden

Welcome to Hilden and Mettmann, two charming towns in the heart of Germany. These destinations are perfect for those looking for a quiet and relaxed atmosphere.

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Attractions in Hilden


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Maps and trails
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 54.2 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 872 m
Descent 855 m

Circular route through the "Niederbergische", partly on old railway tracks and along the Wupper

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from Gerfried Heldt,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 15.1 km
Duration 3:48 h
Ascent 71 m
Descent 71 m

from Unterbacher See up to the "Erkrather Berg", along it, down to the Eselsbach, and along it back to Unterbacher See

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from Jürgen Kaluzny,   Community
Hiking Trail · Bergisches Land
Hildener Heide
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 8.2 km
Duration 2:02 h
Ascent 48 m
Descent 48 m

Circular walk through the various areas of the Hildener Heide

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from Jürgen Kaluzny,   Community
Hiking Trail · Bergisches Land
Hildener Stadtwald route approx. 10 km
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 10.4 km
Duration 2:02 h
Ascent 103 m
Descent 103 m

The Hildener Stadtwald is an easily accessible recreational area and offers many green spaces, forests, and stream meadows to the urban surroundings.

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from Stefan Strunk,   Community
Hiking Trail · Bergisches Land
Circular hike around Haan
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 15.8 km
Duration 4:12 h
Ascent 152 m
Descent 152 m

via Mahnertmühle, Hühnerbachtal, and Sonnenschein into the Itter valley, down it and back over the “Sandberge” to the starting point

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from Jürgen Kaluzny,   Community
Thematic Trail · Bergisches Land
Discovery loop Haaner Innenstadt route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.7 km
Duration 2:44 h
Ascent 92 m
Descent 90 m

Die Entdeckerschleife "Haaner Innenstadtroute" ist mit ihren 11,7 km mittelschwer und zeigt trotz zeitweiser städtischer Umgebung die grüne Seite ...

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from Amt für Kultur und Tourismus,   neanderland / Kreis Mettmann
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 13.4 km
Duration 3:14 h
Ascent 10 m
Descent 10 m

As part of the WasserWege project by NaturFreunde NRW, this WasserWeg Unterbacher See/Elbsee around these two lakes with a length of nearly 13 km ...

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from Markus Maaßen,   Community
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 12.4 km
Duration 2:58 h
Ascent 10 m
Descent 10 m

Stage 12 of the Neanderlandsteig runs from Hilden to Düsseldorf-Garath, varied through the Benrather Forest, along the Itter, and through the ...

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from Uta B.,   Community
Hiking Trail · Düsseldorf
3-lake hike
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.8 km
Duration 2:53 h
Ascent 13 m
Descent 13 m

Circular route Unterbacher See - Elbsee - Menzelsee - Unterbacher See

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from Jürgen Kaluzny,   Community
Hiking Trail · Bergisches Land
11 Erkrath to Hilden
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 16.4 km
Duration 4:07 h
Ascent 87 m
Descent 106 m

Zwischen Stadtkulisse und Strandflair

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from Amt für Kultur und Tourismus,   neanderland / Kreis Mettmann
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Geographically, Hilden and Mettmann are close to the Rhine metropolis Düsseldorf. The two towns are characterised by their idyllic location on the edge of the Bergisches Land. Here you will find numerous hiking trails and cycling tours along picturesque rivers such as the Itter or the Neandertal.

The region is also known for its cultural highlights, including the Museum Kunstpalast in Düsseldorf or Benrath Castle with its beautiful gardens. In Hilden itself, be sure to visit the historic market square, where a weekly market is held every Wednesday.

For culinary delights, there are various restaurants serving regional specialities - for example, hearty sauerkraut or delicious sausages from the local master butcher.

When it rains, there is still plenty to do: Why not visit one of the many cinemas in Düsseldorf or go to the theatre! A visit to the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum is also a good idea in bad weather.

In the summer months, outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling can be particularly enjoyed. In winter, on the other hand, you can go skiing at the surrounding ski resorts!

The best thing about these destinations, however, is their cosy atmosphere - here you can really switch off from the stresses of everyday life! So pack your bags and head to Hilden and Mettmann - it will be worth the trip!

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Reviews

  • May 27, 2026
    Hartmut H 
    Sehr schöne, kurzes Stück im Wald auch anspruchsvolle, aussichtsreiche Rundtour!
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    Written May 27, 2026
  • March 24, 2026
    Christoph 
    Tolle Tour! Der Track ist stellenweise ungenau. Zusammen mit der Karte jedoch kein Problem. Die Höhenmeter zeigten bei mir nur ca. 450 m an. Die Fähre ist im März (und Herbst/Winter) nur an den Wochenenden in Betrieb.
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    Written March 24, 2026
  • March 01, 2026
    Michael Roeder 
    Sehr schöne und abwechslungsreiche Tour.
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    Written March 01, 2026
  • October 01, 2023
    Onkel Wu
    October 01, 2023
    sehr schöne Strecke, so kannte ich die Gegend als Motorradfahrer nicht.
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    Photo: Onkel Wu, Community
    Written October 01, 2023
  • April 02, 2023
    Vincent de Vilk
    April 02, 2023
    Mooie route, paar steile stuken maar ook lange paden.
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    Written April 02, 2023
  • November 14, 2021
    A B
    schöne strecken durch wälder und über felder. aber eben auch strecken neben der autobahn und an viel befahrenen strassen
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    Written November 14, 2021
  • October 12, 2021
    Christin Barthelmie
    August 15, 2021
    Eine gute Tour. Track war an manchen Stellen ungenau, aber trotzdem ohne Probleme zu gehen. Waren ein paar sehr schöne Ecken dabei. Vollständiger Bericht: https://mal-anders-was-machen.blog/2021/10/09/einmal-rund-um-haan/
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    Photo: Christin Barthelmie, Community
    Written October 12, 2021
  • March 07, 2021
    Martin & Marie
    March 07, 2021
    Heute vom Waldschwimmbad aus bei herrlichstem Sonnenschein sogar 11,5km aus der Tour gemacht. Wege sind sehr gut begehbar - trotz vieler Menschen ausreichend Raum, um sich aus dem Wege zu gehen.
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    Written March 07, 2021
  • November 08, 2020
    Herbert Koel
    Tolle Strecke, am sonnigen Samstag im November gefahren. Aber: besser in der Woche fahren, da am WOE fürchterlich viele Ausflügler die teilweise engen Wege natürlich auch bevölkern.
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    Written November 08, 2020
  • June 21, 2020
    Holger Wecks
    June 20, 2020
    Schöne Tour im Schatten zweier großer Städte. Wahrscheinlich sind mir daher am Wochenende so viele Leute begegnet. Schön ist auch die Rastmöglichkeit am See, und die Möglichkeit, sich im nahen Restaurant für die Wanderung lecker zu belohnen. Außerdem ist die Tour gut erreichbar.
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    Photo: Holger Wecks, Community
    Photo: Holger Wecks, Community
    Photo: Holger Wecks, Community
    Photo: Holger Wecks, Community
    Written June 21, 2020
    Hiking Trail
    Hildener Heide
  • May 21, 2020
    Thomas Klein
    Eine wunderschöne Runde , viel zu sehen , meistens abseits der Straßen . Im Brückenpark nicht die Seilfähre genommen ,zuviel Andrang, sondern zurück über die Brücke und dann auf der andere Seite Richtung Burg, war auch sehr schön .
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    Written May 21, 2020
  • April 19, 2020
    Holger Wecks
    Ich hätte nicht gedacht, dass es in der Nähe der Großstadt Düsseldorf so eine schöne Tour gibt.
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    Photo: Holger Wecks, Community
    Photo: Holger Wecks, Community
    Photo: Holger Wecks, Community
    Written April 19, 2020

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