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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Baldeney Lake (Baldeneysee) – Lake Baldeney loop from Essen-Holthausen

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Baldeney Lake (Baldeneysee) – Lake Baldeney loop from Essen-Holthausen

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Baldeney Lake (Baldeneysee) – Lake Baldeney loop from Essen-Holthausen

01:15

20.7km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 16 m for 16 m

After 99 m for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.74 km

Baldeney Lake (Baldeneysee)

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

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5.89 km

View of Essen-Heisingen

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can be combined with a beautiful lake tour

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6.96 km

Lake Baldeney

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Absolutely great and consistently concrete or tarred route in good condition. Depending on the time of day and the weather, you can heat up here with a racing bike on …

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10.4 km

View of Lake Baldeney

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Beautiful route around the lake with several places to stop for refreshments.

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11.6 km

View of Villa Hügel

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From here you have a good view of Villa Hügel.
The Villa Hügel, located in a scenic location on the Ruhr heights above the Baldeneysee, was planned by the industrial …

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12.1 km

View of Villa Hügel Over Lake Baldeney

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From the south bank of Lake Baldeney you have a beautiful view of Villa Hügel on the north bank and the sailing boats on the lake. The paths are very wide, but it can get quite crowded on the weekend.

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12.8 km

South Shore of Lake Baldeney

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New grandstand and more parking spaces.

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15.3 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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20.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

5.24 km

804 m

234 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.9 km

399 m

346 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 8 July

26°C

14°C

13 %

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Baldeney Lake (Baldeneysee) – Lake Baldeney loop from Essen-Holthausen

Baldeney Lake (Baldeneysee)

View of Essen-Heisingen

Lake Baldeney

View of Lake Baldeney

View of Villa Hügel

View of Villa Hügel Over Lake Baldeney

South Shore of Lake Baldeney

Lake Baldeney

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