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North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Bochum

The Top 20 Lakes around Bochum

Looking to visit the best lakes around Bochum? 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 Bochum’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: October 24, 2025

Kemnader See

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The surroundings of Lake Kemnader and the lake itself are worth a "detour". On sunny weekends the lake is naturally overcrowded like other local recreation areas, if you can arrange it you should use the weekdays Mon - Fri.

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Ümminger lake south shore

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Ümminger See (Bochum)

On the trail of mining

The Ümminger See in Bochum is one of the gems in the area and is suitable for both walks and as an …

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Kemnader Lake – Heveney Harbor

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When the weather is good, Annegret is often at the large car park with her ice cream van. In case you fancy a refreshment. ;) Unfortunately, it is usually quite …

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Paved lakeside trail at Kemnader See

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Really great path along the lake.
When the weather is nice, however, it is often very crowded.

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Harpener Teiche

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Werner Teiche or Harpener Teiche are located in the immediate vicinity of the Ruhrpark in Bochum. There is a wide variety of flora and fauna here, keep your eyes open. …

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Kemnader See North Shore

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Experience this 10.6-kilometer loop trail near Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia. The route is generally classified as moderate and can usually be completed in 2 hours 33 minutes. The path is ideal for hiking, trail running and walking.

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Grummer Ponds

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The Grummer Teiche are a handful of small ponds - not terribly spectacular, but a nice way to take a short walk, jog, or watch ducks with kids.

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Kemnader See

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Nice place with a bench for a short break. The bike path runs above the footpath and inline skating, so you have a good view.

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Cycling and Inline Skating Path at Kemnader See

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Super nice route with good views

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Mine water outlet Robert Müser colliery

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Mine water outlet former colliery Robert Müser
Harpener ponds (Bochum)

In the footsteps of mining

The Harpener ponds - also called Werner ponds, are a combination of still waters, which …

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