エルクラートでの周辺の簡単なハイキングとウォーキング

You can sit on the stone terraces and enjoy the view over the lake.

A beautiful, varied, and scenic route. Highly recommended for both children and adults.

Lake Unterbach is located south of Düsseldorf and extends as far as Hilden. It is one of the region's most popular recreational areas and offers a wide range of opportunities for leisure, sports, and relaxation. The circular path around the lake is well-developed and ideal for hiking, walking, or jogging. Along the way, the surroundings alternate between forest, water, reed beds, and meadows – creating a very diverse landscape. The spacious meadows surrounding the lake are particularly beautiful. In good weather, picnics, games, or simply relaxation are often held here. Many families bring blankets and games – badminton, Frisbee, or soccer are not uncommon. The lake is also a worthwhile destination for children: there are playgrounds, shallow shorelines, and plenty of space to run around. The lake has two lidos (north and south shores) with sunbathing lawns, bathing areas, changing rooms, and restaurants. These are especially popular in summer, as are many for swimming, sailing, and stand-up paddling. There are also boat rentals, barbecue areas (some require reservations), and several places to stop for refreshments – from kiosks to restaurants. The lake is very busy on weekends and during school holidays, especially in good weather. Those seeking peace and quiet should start as early as possible or visit on weekdays. Unterbacher See is also easily accessible by public transport or bike.

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A beautiful view over the lake

In May 2025, the four sculptures by wood artist Anna Mrzyglod on the east bank near the panoramic staircase will be complete. A frog, a heron, a beaver, and fish.

Since May 2025, this extraordinary piece of wood sawing has been located at the renaturalized rest area! It's truly a gigantic piece of woodwork, blending seamlessly into nature—first the cormorant 🦅, then the frog 🐸, and then the funny beaver 🦫 and the cute 🐟 fish. We'll be stopping here more often for a rest or picnic. So beautiful—you can see all the way to Düsseldorf's TV tower.

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