Bike Touring Collection by komoot
When the hot summer heat takes over the Ruhr Area—when the air starts to stand still and the asphalt starts to melt—there’s only one thing to do: Grab your swimwear, hop on your bike and head out to the countryside, right into the cool, fresh water. Bring a friend and a frisbee for the perfect combination.
Here are the komoot community's favorite lakes in the Ruhr Area. Discover majestic reservoirs with beautiful bathing spots, blue lagoons in the middle of nature and gorgeous white sandy beaches with cozy beach bars, so you can easily surf the next heatwave.
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By far the most popular beach in the Ruhr area lies on the Silbersee II in Haltern am See. On beautiful summer days you will find here half the area for sunbathing and swimming.
Tip by Hagi31
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In the middle of the city of Lünen near Düsseldorf, this bathing lake with a size of just 300 x 200 meters fits perfectly into its surroundings. The site used to house the Lünen State Horticultural Show, today there is a lake with a whopping 5,000 m² of sandy beach and a green lawn with large trees. The Kreikenhof play park, with its slides, sandpits and tree trunks, is used to entertain smaller bathers and to romp around and have fun.
Tip by Betty Achrainer
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Bike Touring Highlight
The recreational lake Menzelen is a great destination for a bike ride or a rest. Especially in the summer then worth a visit to the chill-out beach. When relaxing on the large sandy beach or at the latest slurping a cool drink in the beach bar you feel instantly put on vacation. Whether you're here for swimming, surfing, beach volleyball or just relaxing, you'll love it.
In summer, Rick's Beach is open daily from 10am to 9pm. Admission for adults costs 4 euros, for young people 3 euros and for children 2.50 euros.
Tip by Johanna
Road Cycling Highlight
Here at Halterner reservoir you can refresh yourself after cycling in the lake. The 800 meters long natural sandy beach of the seaside resort leaves a holiday feeling and is perfect for relaxing. If you want to strengthen yourself after the bike ride, you can eat something in the snack bar "Seeterrassen".
The seaside resort is open from mid-May to mid-September on weekdays from 10 o'clock and on weekends from 9 to 19 o'clock. In good weather, it closes in the months of July and August until 20 clock. In bad weather, the seaside resort remains completely closed.
Admission costs 5 euros for adults and 3.50 euros for children.
Tip by Johanna
Bike Touring Highlight
Beautiful lake near Duisburg - almost in the city. Rather suitable for families, at least here are many. The Strandbad team can be reached by calling 02 03/76 11 01. For a cozy price of 2 euros per person, the facility is open daily from 10 am to 7 pm.
Tip by Betty Achrainer
Hiking Highlight
Beautiful, for a spin after work, you can also go swimming wonderful. From time to time there are live events.
Tip by Rob Storm
Bike Touring Highlight
Very very bike friendly way
Tip by Rui
Bike Touring Highlight
The lake is not only great for cycling, but especially for swimming. At Unterbacher See, there are two beach resorts with large lawns and sandy beaches. A bath is located on the north shore and one on the south bank.
Both beach baths are open in the summer from 10 to 20 o'clock. Admission costs 4 euros each for adults, 2.30 euros for adolescents and 1 euro for children.
Tip by Johanna
Bike Touring Highlight
On Möhnesee, it's great to cycle on the trails around the reservoir. In the summertime, many swimming spots invite you to jump into the fresh water. The water quality at Möhnesee is very good everywhere, so you have the free choice where you want to go swimming. The swimming areas are scattered around the lake and you can choose between large sandy beaches, hidden bays or beach resorts.
Tip by Johanna
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Insider tip, it is no longer and sometimes quite full, but just so beautiful that you almost do not care. Information is available at blauelagune.de
Tip by Betty Achrainer
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The Kruppsee outdoor pool offers the opportunity to swim in the lake as well as in the pool. In addition, beautiful lawns with shady trees, but also benches on paved ground.
Tip by David Huecking
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Opening hours:
May to approx. mid-September
daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (weather permitting)
Admission €4.50
Tip by Naturliebhabär 🐻🚶🚴🏼♂️🏃
Bike Touring Highlight
The site is currently closed due to corona.
Tip by Hiffo
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