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Erkrath

Erkrath is a town in Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany of about 47,815 people. Within 50 km by road there are 299 places to visit: 121 churches, 72 forts & heritage and 31 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Neander Valley;Neandertal Valley, Neanderkirche and Kleine Feldhofer Grotte.

51.2223° N, 6.9083° EPop. 47,815

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Within 30 km258 places
Within 50 km299
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Erkrath

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:02 pm

31 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Erkrath
  2. Neanderthal-Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Rotthäuser Bachtalnature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Maria Vom Friedenchurch · 30 min
  5. Eller Forstnature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Anbetungskirchechurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Erkrath
Today’s loopErkrathStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Erkrath?

Neander Valley;Neandertal Valley (nature spot, about 3 km), Neanderkirche (church, about 3 km), Kleine Feldhofer Grotte (cave, about 3 km), Neanderthal-Museum (museum, about 4 km), Rotthäuser Bachtal (nature spot, about 4 km), Eller Forst (nature spot, about 4 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Erkrath?

299 places on Spotwander: 121 churches, 72 forts & heritage, 31 wildlife, forests & gardens, 31 parks, 15 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Erkrath?

Neanderkirche, about 3 km by road; Maria Vom Frieden (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Erkrath?

Ringwallanlage Holterhöfchen, about 8 km by road; Alter Kirchturm (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Erkrath?

Start in Erkrath, visit Neanderthal-Museum, then Rotthäuser Bachtal, then Maria Vom Frieden, then Eller Forst, then Anbetungskirche, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.