The Top 20 Lakes around Bad Essen
Looking to visit the best lakes around Bad 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 Bad Essen’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 19, 2025
Grüner See
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Nice excursion destination, here children can play in the water and the lake hut invites you to have a piece of cake.
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Kronensee lido
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A natural lake with an adjoining campsite, dog and nudist beach. If you want to enjoy the evening after the pool has closed, you should show up before 7 p.m. so that you can still get in.
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Pond with Fountain in Grönenbergpark
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In addition to a beautiful park and a mini golf course, Grönenberg Park also houses Melle's home farm with three beautifully decorated local museums.
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Großer Auesee
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The recreational area Große Aue is one of the most important local recreation areas in the Lübbecker Land and the surrounding area. Two larger lakes are integrated into it, one …
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Schnakenpohl Pond
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The Schnakenpohl was designated as a nature reserve in 1936, making it one of the oldest nature reserves in Westphalia. A few hundred meters further a nice barbecue area.
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