View of the Menzelsee – Elbsee Observation Tower loop from Hilden

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View of the Menzelsee – Elbsee Observation Tower loop from Hilden

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View of the Menzelsee – Elbsee Observation Tower loop from Hilden

00:39

2.58km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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Elbsee

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Start point

Parking

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137 m

View of the Menzelsee

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Just like the Unterbacher See, the Elbsee and the Dreiecksweiher, the Menzelsee belongs to Düsseldorf.
The border to Hilden runs along the southern shore of the Menzelsee.

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392 m

Tree-Lined Path by Elbsee

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A nice tour around the Elbsee, afterwards as a reward you can stop off in the really noble sauna area Vabali Spa and let your soul dangle 🥰. This is …

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691 m

Clear water

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707 m

View of Menzelsee

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Always worth a quick stop ...

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801 m

Elbsee Observation Tower

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The observation tower is just high enough to see the lake over the treetops. A view that is worth it.

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1.17 km

Bridge at Menzelsee

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One of the most beautiful spots on the Menzelsee.

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1.36 km

View of Menzelsee from the south shore

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From here you have a wonderful view of the Menzelsee. Two benches are also available.

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2.11 km

Hoxbach Stream

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2.58 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.43 km

1.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

958 m

711 m

580 m

168 m

138 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

14°C

9°C

47 %

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Comments

March 8, 2024,Menzelsee Hilden

Just a walk to try out around the small Menzelsee.
But it's very nice here and I'll do the Elbsee another time👍

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View of the Menzelsee – Elbsee Observation Tower loop from Hilden

View of the Menzelsee

Tree-Lined Path by Elbsee

Clear water

View of Menzelsee

Elbsee Observation Tower

Bridge at Menzelsee

View of Menzelsee from the south shore

Hoxbach Stream

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