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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Baldeney Lake (Baldeneysee) – Lake Baldeney loop from Essen West

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Road cycling routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Baldeney Lake (Baldeneysee) – Lake Baldeney loop from Essen West

Easy

4.4

(73)

1,079

riders

Baldeney Lake (Baldeneysee) – Lake Baldeney loop from Essen West

01:24

31.6km

270m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 2, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 51 m for 3 m

After 31.6 km for 3 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.92 km

Direct Route Grugaradweg–Kampmann Bridge/Baldeney Lake

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You can really pick up speed on this wide cycle path on good asphalt

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12.3 km

Kampmann Bridge

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Closed due to renovation (April 2026)

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13.1 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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14.1 km

Baldeney Lake (Baldeneysee)

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

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15.6 km

View of Heisingen

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nice place to take a break, with a panoramic view. Bank with trash can available.

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16.3 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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19.9 km

View of Lake Baldeney

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There is always something going on. A round trip is worthwhile.

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21.1 km

Gustav Heinemann Bridge

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he first bridge, of some of the predecessor structures of today's Gustav-Heinemann-Bridge, at this point over the Ruhr, was already mentioned in a document in 1065. In 1642 and again …

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31.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.1 km

9.30 km

1.13 km

733 m

361 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.4 km

886 m

284 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

30°C

19°C

30 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Direct Route Grugaradweg–Kampmann Bridge/Baldeney Lake

Kampmann Bridge

Kupferdreh railroad bridge over the Ruhr

Baldeney Lake (Baldeneysee)

View of Heisingen

Lake Baldeney

View of Lake Baldeney

Gustav Heinemann Bridge

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