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North Rhine-Westphalia

Baldeney Lake (Baldeneysee) – View of Essen-Heisingen loop from Kettwig Stausee

North Rhine-Westphalia

Baldeney Lake (Baldeneysee) – View of Essen-Heisingen loop from Kettwig Stausee

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Baldeney Lake (Baldeneysee) – View of Essen-Heisingen loop from Kettwig Stausee

02:54

44.1km

740m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 74 m for 37 m

After 44.0 km for 37 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

14.6 km

Fast Forest Trail to Baldeneysee

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Beautiful trail through the wilderness but when entering the trail (on the farm) and especially by the narrow passage slowly approach
and with much respect for the local people.

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15.3 km

Hammer Mark

Forest

19.4 km

Leichtflüssigkeitsabscheider Asbachtal

Lake

20.3 km

NSG Asbachtal

Nature Reserve

5

24.7 km

Kupferdreh railroad bridge over the Ruhr

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The predecessor of today's bridge was opened in 1872 as part of the "Lower Ruhr Valley Railway". Blown up by the German Wehrmacht in 1945, it was then rebuilt as …

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6

25.7 km

Baldeney Lake (Baldeneysee)

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nice path along the lake, but can also be very crowded

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7

26.4 km

Lake Baldeney

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Today you can hardly tell that the Baldeneysee was created artificially. It not only attracts water sports fans, but the continuously developed footpath and cycle path around the lake is very attractive.

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8

26.8 km

View of Essen-Heisingen

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can be combined with a beautiful lake tour

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9

26.9 km

Chestnut Trees on the Hardenberg Embankment, Lake Baldeney

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A great route for running or biking!

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10

27.7 km

Baldeneysee Lakeside Trail

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Lake Baldeney is an oasis of peace, but also a great place for biking and hiking.

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11

31.0 km

Hespertal

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nice path along the stream

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44.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

11.7 km

9.60 km

6.98 km

1.25 km

165 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.4 km

11.7 km

2.92 km

1.99 km

1.94 km

180 m

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Monday 1 June

22°C

13°C

94 %

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