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North Rhine-Westphalia

Unterbacher Lake Loop – Eller Forest loop from Stadtbezirk 8

Bike touring routes & trails

North Rhine-Westphalia

Unterbacher Lake Loop – Eller Forest loop from Stadtbezirk 8

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Unterbacher Lake Loop – Eller Forest loop from Stadtbezirk 8

00:52

13.5km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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1

1.14 km

Path Along the Eselsbach

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Very, very beautiful nature

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2

2.12 km

View of Unterbacher Lake

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Welcome to the Unterbacher See, your local recreation area near Düsseldorf, Erkrath and Hilden. Numerous sports and leisure activities, a 15 km long network of hiking and biking trails and …

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5.24 km

Eselsbach Path

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Good start to the new year 2025: The path has finally been resurfaced after the flood damage (probably in December). The stream has also been freshly renaturalized to meet the …

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4

6.09 km

View of Unterbacher Lake (East Shore)

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New vantage point, on the east bank, with a particularly wonderful view of Lake Unterbach. The "seats" were laid out in the style of a grandstand.

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7.50 km

North Beach, Unterbacher See

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The lake is not only great for cycling, but especially for swimming. At Unterbacher See, there are two beach resorts with large lawns and sandy beaches. A bath is located …

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8.31 km

Unterbacher Lake Loop

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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 …

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8.51 km

Rest area on the western shore of Lake Unterbach

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Very nice to take a break here. With a bit of luck you are a bit away from the hustle and bustle.

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8

9.50 km

Eller Forest

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The Eller forest is the oldest nature reserve of Dusseldorf. The wet forest and meadow areas provide a home for many plants and animals, the latter can be observed very well in the early morning hours.

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13.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.76 km

2.04 km

1.71 km

1.35 km

370 m

239 m

Surfaces

8.46 km

3.20 km

1.18 km

611 m

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Friday 29 May

27°C

17°C

34 %

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