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Elbsee Observation Tower

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Elbsee Observation Tower

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Elbsee Observation Tower

Recommended by 697 hikers out of 753

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Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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2. Unterbacher Lake Loop – Unterbacher Lake loop from Meide

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3. Seven Bridges Trail, Eller Forest – Unterbacher Lake Loop loop from Urdenbacher Allee

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Harry

August 22, 2018

Very good view of the lake, from which you do not always see so much on the trails.

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Nieres

November 11, 2020

In the Düsseldorf district of Unterbach, the observation tower at Elbsee is located in the triangle pond / Elbsee nature reserve on the southern bank of Lake Elbsee.
This steel observation tower was built in 1998.
It is 7.50 m high.
The association “Save our local recreation area Unterbacher See/Eller Forst” donated this observation tower to the city of Düsseldorf.
It was paid for by the donations and contributions of the club members.
31 steps lead up to the 13 square meter viewing platform.
From the viewing platform you have a beautiful view of Lake Elbsee and parts of the nature reserve.
medienwerkstatt-online.de/lws_wissen/vorlagen/showcard.php?id=30271&edit=0

Regarding the trash can problem: A trash can in the landscape is a poor solution. When it is full, it overflows and the garbage flies across the landscape. There can't always be someone standing next to it to empty it. In addition, a good hiker is always a nature lover and takes his dirt back with him.

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Stefan

November 18, 2017

You have a very nice view over the Elbsee and the surrounding area

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Jake the hiker

August 23, 2021

Here you have a great view of the lake

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Baba

May 10, 2019

Nothing extraordinary but still very nice ....

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Niko's Wanderlust

September 4, 2019

Great view in all directions

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Chris B.

January 26, 2021

@Moira Ma,
Can you buy fresh milk at the observation tower?

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Chris B.

January 26, 2021

@Mikhail,
Where is a Wuppertal footpath on the observation tower?

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Katja

April 20, 2021

From here you can let your gaze wander wonderfully into the distance

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Naturliebhabär 🐻🚶🚴🏼‍♂️🏃

December 29, 2016

Very nice, but to have a really good view, the turret would have to be one floor higher ...

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🐾 Dodo 🐾

September 8, 2019

Not for little dog paws 🐾 My bitch was following me, but since the observation deck was built only with bars, quite uncomfortable

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PeterH65 (a.k.a. "Waldorf")

December 3, 2021

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By Claudia Kracht

"... The Elbsee in Hilden is quiet and secluded, close to the city of Düsseldorf. Surrounded by forests, meadows and lush flora and fauna, the walk around the lake offers solitude in beautiful nature. ..."

www1.wdr.de/verbraucher/freizeit/spaziergang-elbsee-100.html

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frank_hikingphotography

September 15, 2022

Nice little observation tower with a view over the Elbsee.

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Niko's Wanderlust

September 4, 2019

very nice facility

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Rolf

August 16, 2017

Unfortunately, a trash can is missing here ... 😐

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August 1, 2024

From the tower you can have a good view of the lake

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Moira Ma

September 28, 2019

Very nice place, you could buy fresh milk there

Peter

November 9, 2017

There are garbage pails for hikers, which yes everyone has, because a hiker takes his garbage so well known again.

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Mikhail

March 13, 2016

Wuppertal walk

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Frank H

February 19, 2025

view over the Elbsee

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Volker Ru

July 6, 2025

Wonderful view over the Elbsee and strangely not that crowded.

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1. View of Elbsee – View of Elbsee loop from Hassels

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