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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Schellenberg Castle – View of Baldeney Lake loop from Essen-Stadtwald

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Schellenberg Castle – View of Baldeney Lake loop from Essen-Stadtwald

Moderate

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Schellenberg Castle – View of Baldeney Lake loop from Essen-Stadtwald

02:53

10.4km

190m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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NSG Hülsenhaine im Schellenberger Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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778 m

Kellermanns Busch

Forest

1.66 km

Schellenberger Wald

Forest

2.64 km

Schellenberg Castle

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You can see a well preserved castle "Schellenberg" from the year 1452 in the Schellenberger forest. It has an imposing residential tower, a main building with various extensions and a chapel.

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3.83 km

Viewpoint

6.44 km

Schellenberg hunting lodge with a view of Lake Baldeney

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The Jagdhaus Schellenberg is a completely renovated and modernized half-timbered house with a varied history, which is located between the districts of Heisingen and Stadtwald in the heart of the …

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6.52 km

View of Baldeneysee from Jagdhaus Schellenberg

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This view is something very special. The Jagdhaus offers a self-service beer garden and fine dining. Both areas are well maintained and clean.
Clear recommendation to rest and relax.

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6.53 km

Biergarten Jagdhaus Schellenberg

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Also stop off as a hiker

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7.40 km

View of Lake Baldeney and the Ruhr Valley

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A beautiful vantage point on the heights above Lake Baldeney in the south of Essen. Perfect for panoramic photos of the lake and its wooded surroundings.

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8.22 km

The Baldeneysee is the largest of the six Ruhr reservoirs. It is located in the south of the city of Essen between the districts Werden, Bredeney, Heisingen, Kupferdreh and Fischlaken. Operator of the dam Baldeneysee is the Ruhrverband.

de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baldeneysee

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8.95 km

Klusenkapelle St. Aegidius

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... is located directly on the Baldeneysteig.

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8.96 km

St. Aegidius Hermitage Chapel

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The Klusen Chapel of St. Ägidius was probably built before 1300. The walls are made of Ruhr sandstone and the roof is made of slate. Two Gothic colored glass windows …

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10.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.80 km

1.62 km

1.25 km

471 m

174 m

Surfaces

3.68 km

2.16 km

1.99 km

1.98 km

395 m

124 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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Schellenberg Castle – View of Baldeney Lake loop from Essen-Stadtwald

Schellenberg Castle

Schellenberg hunting lodge with a view of Lake Baldeney

View of Baldeneysee from Jagdhaus Schellenberg

Biergarten Jagdhaus Schellenberg

View of Lake Baldeney and the Ruhr Valley

View of Baldeney Lake

Klusenkapelle St. Aegidius

St. Aegidius Hermitage Chapel

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