Discovery loop Industrial Path & Art Trail

Along the natural floodplains of the Angertal, through historic park grounds and the recreational area at the Grüner See, one encounters numerous works of art in public spaces such as a grazing "horse," a "man with deer antlers," or "Heaven on Earth." The route begins in the Homberg district, in the far east of Ratingen, and leads over 17 km to Ratingen West. At the starting and ending points, this discovery loop connects directly to the 9th stage of the neanderland STEIG. Approximately half of the way leads through the fascinating Angertal nature and cultural area. Here, the path follows a large section of the Ratinger Industrial Path along the Anger past mills, manor houses, and impressive facilities that testify to the importance of flowing water during the early industrialization period. Examples include the Auermühle and the LVR-Industriemuseum Cromford.

The Ratinger Kunstweg, created in 2002 as part of the EUROGA, also accompanies this discovery loop. Renowned contemporary artists, who are connected to the city of Ratingen in various ways, have contributed to a creative landscape design with their art in public spaces that impressively combines nature and culture.