Lake Bensberg (west bank) – Gierather Forest Nature Reserve loop from Gierather Wald

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Lake Bensberg (west bank) – Gierather Forest Nature Reserve loop from Gierather Wald

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Lake Bensberg (west bank) – Gierather Forest Nature Reserve loop from Gierather Wald

02:02

7.87km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

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Gierather Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.32 km

Forest path in Gierather Wald

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beautiful forest paths in Gierather Wald.

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3.60 km

Saaler Mill Pond

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On sunny days it is an experience to stand on the shore, and to listen to the chatter of the geese.

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3.71 km

Mediterana Spa & Sauna

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Lakeside complex with exclusive sauna, thermal baths, wellness treatments and indoor pool as well as an elegant restaurant. ( mediterana.de )

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4.01 km

Saaler Mühle Recreation Park

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Lake view

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4.07 km

Saaler Mühlenbach

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Beautifully idyllic and easy to walk

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4.35 km

Lake Bensberg (west bank)

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The area around the Saaler Mühle lake literally goes back to a medieval grain mill. Since the mill was no longer in operation at the beginning of the 20th century, …

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6.13 km

Forest Path in Gierather Wald

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7.63 km

Gierather Forest Nature Reserve

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The Gierather Forest nature reserve attempts to permanently protect the typical deciduous forest areas, through which natural streams flow, and larger wet areas rich in peat and moss, as well …

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7.87 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.86 km

2.63 km

777 m

541 m

Surfaces

3.40 km

1.88 km

1.22 km

779 m

527 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

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Comments

January 13, 2023,13.01.2022: 7 Komma 0, Runde über Gierather Wald zurück zur Saaler Mühle 🐕 🚶

nice round with the bitch before the rain comes. And then it came, but thanks to good rain gear it was a nice tour through 2 forest areas (Gierather Forest with Canyon Heath)

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