The Top 20 Lakes around Essel
Looking to visit the best lakes around Essel? 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 Essel’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 20, 2025
Hüttenseen Observation Tower
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Here you can come in harmony with nature, because peace and relaxation around the lakes are paired with the beauty of the flora and fauna.
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Hüttensee Circular Trail
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Worth a visit in every season. The tour can be run well through the "expanded" paths. As a wildlife and nature photographer, the Meißendorfer Teiche are really great. No matter …
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Meißendorfer Teiche and Bannetzer Moor Nature Reserve
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The Meißendorfer ponds with the Bannetzer Moor are a nature conservation and bird sanctuary of national importance on the edge of the Lüneburg Heath.
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Meißendorfer Teiche Nature Reserve
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Absolutely fantastic area, beautifully spacious with a lot of birds and seating, including bird watching hut
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Kalkar Lake (Weißer Stein)
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The Kalkar / White Stone is not officially a bathing lake, nobody wants to be responsible if something happens. Nevertheless, the lakes and beaches are visited by many people for …
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