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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

View of Baldeney Lake – Schellenberg Castle loop from Heisinger Ruhraue

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

View of Baldeney Lake – Schellenberg Castle loop from Heisinger Ruhraue

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1,165

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View of Baldeney Lake – Schellenberg Castle loop from Heisinger Ruhraue

02:43

9.83km

170m

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: June 18, 2026

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NSG Hülsenhaine im Schellenberger Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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775 m

Viewpoint

1.96 km

Röterich Trail in Schellenberger Forest

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In the Schellenberger Forest, near the Schellenberg hunting lodge, is the Korte-Klippe viewing point, which offers a view over the Ruhr Valley and Lake Baldeneysee.

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3.30 km

Schellenberg hunting lodge with a view of Lake Baldeney

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The Jagdhaus Schellenberg is a completely renovated and modernized half-timbered house with a varied history, which is located between the districts of Heisingen and Stadtwald in the heart of the …

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3.84 km

Neue Isenburg / Essen - Burgruine

Ruins

4.34 km

Bench for a break with a view of Lake Baldeney

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A bench for a break with a magnificent view over Lake Baldeney

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4.99 km

View of Baldeney Lake

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The Baldeneysee is the largest of the six Ruhr reservoirs. It is located in the south of the city of Essen between the districts Werden, Bredeney, Heisingen, Kupferdreh and Fischlaken. Operator of the dam Baldeneysee is the Ruhrverband.

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8.08 km

Historic half-timbered houses in Rellinghausen

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Very beautiful old half-timbered houses are there. It's not often the case in the Ruhr area, especially in Essen. So a great experience.

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8.29 km

Rellinghausen Old Town

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Rellinghausen, located in the southeast of the city on the Ruhr, is one of the oldest districts of Essen. Its history dates back to the year 860. In 1996, the …

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Schellenberg Castle

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Schellenberg Castle is a well-preserved castle in the Essen district of Rellinghausen. First mentioned in the 12th century under the name "Haus auf`m Berge", it has been the property of …

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9.11 km

Schellenberg Castle

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You can see a well preserved castle "Schellenberg" from the year 1452 in the Schellenberger forest. It has an imposing residential tower, a main building with various extensions and a chapel.

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9.83 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.80 km

1.56 km

1.25 km

885 m

314 m

Surfaces

3.26 km

2.84 km

1.74 km

1.53 km

448 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 1 July

23°C

14°C

89 %

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Comments

March 1, 2026,... Schellenberger Wald 🌳🌲🍃🍂🏞️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♂️ Sonntagsspaziergang ☀️

...that was beautiful 🤣😎⚒️ A wonderful Sunday ride in fantastic weather ☀️😎. Schellenberger Forest, parking near the castle 🏰. First into the woods, a challenging climb 📈, a little calf and thigh workout.

... - Schellenberg Hunting Lodge 🍹🍸☕

- Neu-Isenburg Castle Ruins 🏰🏚️

- Ruhr Heights Trail / Baldeney Trail 🏞️
- Fantastic view of Lake Baldeney 🤩

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October 1, 2023,Klusenkapelle – Schloss Schellenberg Runde von Rellinghausen

What a beautiful and varied hike. Over hill and dale, past impressive houses and beautiful views of Lake Baldeney. It often goes uphill, sometimes on asphalt and then again on narrow paths through the vegetation. My personal conclusion 9 out of 10

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August 4, 2024,Waldrunde in Essen

The start and finish points are identical, I started recording a little late. 😳

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January 18, 2026,Path in Schellenberger Forest,Schlos Schellenberg. Runde von Essen Stadtwald

"Believe me, for I have experienced it, you will learn more in the woods than in books."

(Bernard of Clairvaux)

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June 8, 2023,Stadtwald Isenburg Schellenberg Runde

On the holiday we went to Essen Stadtwald today. Past the Kluse, the path continues in the direction of Baldeney and along a beautiful path along the slope to the ruins of Isenburg. The tour then passes the Schellenberg hunting lodge and continues on a large tour through the Schellenberger forest. Past Schellenberg Castle, the Augustinum, the Kockshusen restaurant and …

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February 26, 2022,Rund um Essen Stadtwald - Schloss Schellenberg - Korteklippe

Beautiful Saturday morning loop around the Stadtwaldplatz in Essen. I left the Korte cliff on the left this time. The path led for large parts along the "S' hiking trail. Contrary to expectations, the paths were not too muddy!
Good thing I waited for the foggy weather to clear up. It was super sunny and not so frosty anymore, rather …

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July 11, 2022,Toller blick – Ausblick auf den Baldeneysee Runde von Essen-Stadtwald

Unfortunately, it's quite a long time at the beginning along a busy road. Not great if you have dogs with you

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April 28, 2024,Schloss Schellenberg – Burgruine Neu-Isenburg Runde von Essen-Stadtwald

Very nice hike which is challenging in some places.

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View of Baldeney Lake – Schellenberg Castle loop from Heisinger Ruhraue

Röterich Trail in Schellenberger Forest

Schellenberg hunting lodge with a view of Lake Baldeney

Bench for a break with a view of Lake Baldeney

View of Baldeney Lake

Historic half-timbered houses in Rellinghausen

Rellinghausen Old Town

Schellenberg Castle

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