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The Top 20 Lakes around Essen

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: November 26, 2025

View of Villa Hügel Over Lake Baldeney

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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

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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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Niederfeld Lake

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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

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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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Baldeney Lake (Baldeneysee)

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Once around it is always nice, whether on foot or by bike. From lock to old railway bridge and on the other side back or vice versa.

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View of Lake Baldeney

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

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Krupp Lake

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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

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New grandstand and more parking spaces.

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Plane Tree Avenue on Lake Baldeney

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The plane tree avenue on the shore of Lake Baldeney has become a real photo hotspot.

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Heisinger Bogen bird sanctuary

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The Heisinger Bogen bird sanctuary was established in the 1930s. Many species of birds, some of them rare, live in the nature reserve on the north bank of Lake Baldeney, including water rails, kingfishers, little grebes, cormorants and gray herons.

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The Top 20 Lakes around Essen

View of Villa Hügel Over Lake Baldeney

Lake Baldeney

Niederfeld Lake

Baldeneysee Weir

Baldeney Lake (Baldeneysee)

View of Lake Baldeney

Krupp Lake

South Shore of Lake Baldeney

Plane Tree Avenue on Lake Baldeney

Heisinger Bogen bird sanctuary

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