Kunstweg MenschenSpuren, Sculpture trail and circular path in Mettmann and Erkrath, Germany
The 1.2-kilometer trail features 11 artistic installations along the Düssel River, connecting human traces with the surrounding natural landscape.
The Kunstweg MenschenSpuren trail opened in 2002 as part of the EUROGA 2002plus initiative, introducing outdoor art installations in the Neander Valley.
Each sculpture addresses the relationship between humans and nature, with artists creating site-specific works that integrate with the environment.
The trail starts at the Neanderthal Museum, where visitors can obtain headphones to listen to artist interviews while exploring the outdoor gallery.
The installation 'The Man Who Never Ceased to Grow' by Zadok Ben-David presents Neanderthal silhouettes cut from steel plates along the path.
Location: Mettmann
Location: Erkrath
Inception: 2002
GPS coordinates: 51.22420,6.95056
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:49
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