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11 Erkrath to Hilden
Noticeable ascent at the start. Great views, streams, woods and lots of lakes.
In Erkrath, the path follows the River Düssel, then crosses the railway tracks and heads slightly uphill through a wonderful wood to the first highlight of the stage: a view of the Rhineland as far as Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom).
Later we pass through the Eller Forest (Eller Forst) to the Unterbacher See (Lake) with its varied leisure and recreational activities.
We cross the motorway and can grab some refreshment at the unusual milk filling station.
The “maritime” impressions continue, as we visit two more lakes - the Elbsee and the Menzelsee.
A short while later, after passing through the Hasseler Forest, we reach our destination in Hilden-Hülsen. A beautiful section of the path that includes three lakes.
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Please stay on the paths.The narrow paths can be slippery in places, particularly in wet weather.
Be careful at the edges of steep faces, keep your distance.
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Public transport
Start:Erkrath S-Bahn: trains S8, S68 and buses 734, 743 and O 5
Erkrath-Nord S-Bahn: S28 – via marked path
Haus Morp bus stop: O6, 734
Finish:
Hilden-Süd S-Bahn: train S 1 and buses 784 and O 3
Hülsen bus stop: 785
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Equipment
Wear good walking shoes.The path runs beside cool streams, through deep forests, and over windy hills; depending on the time of year and the weather, you may need to take a coat.
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