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Erkrath

Unterbacher Lake – Lake Unterbach loop from Schlackenhalde / Bruchhauser Feuchtwiesen in Erkrath

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Mettmann

Erkrath

Unterbacher Lake – Lake Unterbach loop from Schlackenhalde / Bruchhauser Feuchtwiesen in Erkrath

Moderate

4.5

(125)

1,852

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Unterbacher Lake – Lake Unterbach loop from Schlackenhalde / Bruchhauser Feuchtwiesen in Erkrath

00:55

8.81km

40m

Running

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

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Eller Forst

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1.62 km

View of Unterbacher See from the east

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2.88 km

Unterbacher Lake

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The Unterbacher See is an old quarry lake. After the gravel was taken out, the lake fed by the groundwater, which today has bathing beaches, a high ropes course and …

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4.25 km

Unterbacher See

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Or Forst

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4.81 km

Lake Unterbach

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The water formed by gravel is 83.6 ha and up to 13.4 m deep. Around the lake lies the nature reserve Unterbacher See / Eller Forst.

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5.29 km

South Beach Unterbacher See and Surf School

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Surf School

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6.19 km

South Shore of Unterbacher Lake

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The circuit around the Unterbacher See is ideal for nature and sports enthusiasts. The fresh air and always a fantastic view ensure that the six kilometers fly by. The subsoil consists mostly of gravel and asphalt.

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7.12 km

Thick Oak

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8.81 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.84 km

674 m

265 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.83 km

1.51 km

452 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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Unterbacher Lake – Lake Unterbach loop from Schlackenhalde / Bruchhauser Feuchtwiesen in Erkrath

View of Unterbacher See from the east

Unterbacher Lake

Unterbacher See

Lake Unterbach

South Beach Unterbacher See and Surf School

View of the North Shore

South Shore of Unterbacher Lake

Thick Oak

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