Gorge lake – Heider Berg Lake loop from Brühl

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Gorge lake – Heider Berg Lake loop from Brühl

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Gorge lake – Heider Berg Lake loop from Brühl

01:03

10.2km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Naturpark Rheinland

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275 m

Heider Bergsee Parking Area

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This is where the 5.4 kilometer loop around the Heider Bergsee starts.
Those who want to run longer can get up to the ville at the Schluchtsee and extend the tour as desired.

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1.94 km

Langes Elend Path, Brühl

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Real misery on hot days :D

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4.00 km

Forest Path by Franziskussee

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This little diverter from the Hauptweg leads directly along the Franziskussee.

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5.18 km

Shelter on Schwarzen Weg

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Good place for a short break

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8.25 km

Enchanted lake that lies in a depression and cannot be avoided directly. The overflow of the lake feeds the Heiderbergsee. Here at the overflow you can sit on a bench and look out over the entire gorge lake.

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8.26 km

Water Staircase Between Schluchtsee and Heider Bergsee

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The water staircase is the overflow from the Schluchtsee into the Heiderbergsee. You can hear the splashing of water from a bench above.

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9.14 km

Heider Berg Lake

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Depending on your condition and time, the Heider Bergsee can be circumnavigated on a short walk of around six kilometers or combined with other waters in the Villeseen landscape on a longer hike.

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