Stage 02: From the Düssel to the pilgrimage site
- 3: 10 pm
- 11,47 km
- 238 m
- 233 m
- 144 m
- 258 m
- 114 m
- Start: Dorfstrasse in Wülfrath-Düssel
- Destination: Neviges S-Bahn station in Velbert-Neviges
Church spires and Bergisch-style rooftops rise like pointed caps from the green hills in the Düssel district of Wülfrath. Along the way, hikers discover not only the source of the Düssel River but also the sunny yellow, horseshoe-shaped outer bailey of Hardenberg Castle, complete with its manor house. The stage ends in the pilgrimage town of Velbert-Neviges with the impressive architecture of the Mariendom (Cathedral of St. Mary), which rises like a stone mountain range by the roadside. Its facade of asymmetrical concrete blocks in the Brutalist style forms a fascinating contrast to the warm red light streaming through the windows inside.
Important notes: Hardenberg Castle and the outdoor area are undergoing extensive renovation work until the end of 2026. The interior of the castle cannot therefore be entered and the outdoor area can only be accessed with restrictions. There may be short-term changes to the route around Hardenberg Castle.
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P+R S-Bahn car park Aprath
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P+R car park in Velbert-Neviges
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S-Bahn Aprath: S 9 via marked access route 1,5 km
Bus: Düsseldorf with line 641
Public transport to the destination:
S-Bahn station Neviges: S 9
Bus: Neviges Markt / Train Station with lines 627, 647 and 649
Public transport back to the start:
S-Bahn S 9 to Wülfrath-Aprath, from there via 1,5 km access road to Düssel or S-Bahn S 9 to Wuppertal-Vohwinkel, then bus line 641 to Düssel
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