Looking to visit the best lakes around Essen? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Essen’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: October 12, 2025

View of Villa Hügel Over Lake Baldeney

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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Lake Baldeney

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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Niederfeldsee

A great route with a great surface. Leads directly from the south into the city center of Essen. Lots of water along the way - Niederfeldsee, Kruppseee - and the Cafe Radmosphäre. My top route in Essen.

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Baldeneysee Weir

Lake Baldeney near Essen-Werden is not only exceptionally beautiful, but also steeped in history. On the opposite slope is Villa Hügel, once the home of the Krupp family. Several books …

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View of Lake Baldeney and the Ruhr Valley

A beautiful vantage point on the heights above Lake Baldeney in the south of Essen. Perfect for panoramic photos of the lake and its wooded surroundings.

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View of Lake Baldeney

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

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View of Lake Baldeney

A KISS in this place, a HUG in friendship, A HANDSHAKE of far-reaching consequences, scratched INITIALS indicate what personal stories began here and have been preserved in nature. Here the …

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Baldeneysee

Traditional and always beautiful destination, either on the transit or as a round the lake. Catering on the south side, in the north only on the regatta course.

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Krupp Lake in Krupp Park

The main attraction of Krupp Park is the newly created Krupp Lake. The kidney-shaped lake holds nearly 14,000 cubic meters of water and is fed by rainwater, which is decoupled …

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South Shore of Lake Baldeney

New grandstand and more parking spaces.

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The Top 20 Lakes around Essen

View of Villa Hügel Over Lake Baldeney

Lake Baldeney

Niederfeldsee

Baldeneysee Weir

View of Lake Baldeney and the Ruhr Valley

View of Lake Baldeney

View of Lake Baldeney

Baldeneysee

Krupp Lake in Krupp Park

South Shore of Lake Baldeney

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