Lake circuit – Round trip around the Baldeneysee

The 14.7 kilometer long lake circuit at Baldeneysee This isn't just one of the most popular bike tours in Essen – fitness enthusiasts from all over the Ruhr region cycle to the Baldeneysee weir and circumnavigate the Ruhrsee lake on the lake loop. The circular route boasts a smooth asphalt surface, runs close to the water, and offers fascinating views of the weir, sailboats, and verdant riparian forests. At the same time, the lake loop is flat, without any elevation gain. The only obstacle is the Werden weir. This is an accessible alternative to the... Lake round The Great Lake Round is on the Baldeneysee.

Passing Seaside Beach, Baldeney, Strandbad, and Baldeneysee, the venerable [unclear text] greets us upstream. Villa Hügel with its expansive and unique park. The imposing Villa Hügel, with its outbuildings, hidden pavilions, and idyllic walking paths, offers a journey into Essen's industrial history. Around the Villa Hügel, the Südtiroler Stuben, Bootshaus, and Noah's beckon with beer gardens overlooking the Baldeneysee. After passing the Werden weir, the route continues past the restaurant Lujo From the boathouse of the Essen-Werdener Rowing Club of 1896 e. V., continue towards Kupferdreh. You'll pass the Scheppen harbor and reach Haus Scheppen, where there are two snack bars and a popular motorcycle meeting point. Along the lake's perimeter are the landing stages of the Weisse Flotte Baldeney GmbH, which offers lake cruises on passenger ships. Following the tracks for the historic trains of Hespertalbahn eV, you'll reach Kupferdreh and, after passing under the old railway bridge, arrive directly in Heisingen. The Heisinger Bogen nature reserve is worth seeing here, located shortly before... Café Extrablatt The route ends. Passing the skate park and the mine tower of Zeche Carl Funke, it heads towards Bredeney and Werden.

Those wanting to rack up even more kilometers can simply switch to the longer lake loop at Werden or Kupferdreh. The shorter lake loop can also be easily integrated into longer bike tours – for example, along the Ruhr Valley Cycle Path downstream towards Werden and Mülheim an der Ruhr, or via the RS1 cycle highway to Essen city center. This quickly creates a day's ride that ranges from the urban charm of the Ruhr promenade to rural forest sections, while also offering a glimpse into the industrial heritage of the Ruhr region.

It's not just cyclists who feel at home here: joggers and runners appreciate the flat circuit for marathon training and fast interval sessions, walkers and Nordic walkers use the wide riverside paths, and inline skaters glide past sunbathing lawns and picnic areas. Thanks to attractive park- and Rest areas With several kiosks along the route, the lake circuit becomes a year-round meeting place for everyone seeking nature, exercise and a touch of relaxation right on their doorstep.