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Traffic regulations for visitors and residents on October 11th and 12th, 2025
Temporary road closures on Sunday – caution advised on Saturday, is the summary of the traffic information. Westenergie Marathon 2025 and to BKK Walking Day 2025 at Baldeneysee. Traditionally in October, this year on the second weekend of October 2025, the area around the Baldeneysee into a stage for two major sporting events. The BKK Walking Day and the Westenergie Marathon bring activity to the region – and sometimes to the roads as well. For the 2025 Westenergie Marathon, several roads along route Baldeneysee will again be temporarily closed. While no temporary closures are expected for the 2025 BKK Walking Day, the organizers nevertheless urge everyone to be considerate. Details of the traffic regulations and information are as follows:
Overview of times and information
| 20th BKK Walking Day Saturday, October 11, 2025 |
63rd Westenergie Marathon Sunday, October 12, 2025 |
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|---|---|---|
| Start time | 1:30 PM | 9:30 a.m. |
| End | around 4:00 PM | around 4:00 PM |
| Route / Location | Mostly on the north bank of the Baldeneysees | Around the Baldeneysee |
| Traffic control | No restrictions required | Temporary closures and one-way street regulations |
| Notice | Please be considerate of the participants; the route runs mostly away from public roads. | Organizers: affected road sections will be regulated. |
Overview of affected city districts
| district | Affected streets / Information |
|---|---|
| Essen-Bredeney |
Lerchenstraße Freiherr-vom-Stein-Straße |
| Essen-Werden |
Grafenstraße Körholzstraße Josef-Breuer-Straße Heckstrasse Hardenbergufer |
| Essen-Fischlaken | Haus Scheppen: Access to parking lots and campsites temporarily not possible |
| Essen-Kupferdreh |
Prince Frederick Street Kampmann Bridge (one-way street: only accessible from Heisingen) |
| Essen-Heisingen |
Wuppertaler Straße from the Königsiepen intersection (one-way street: only accessible from Heisingen) Reservoir bend Lanfermann ferry Bahnhofstrasse |
The city of Essen asks all road users for their understanding regarding the temporary restrictions. The aim is to minimize disruptions and lift the closures as quickly as possible. Baldeneysee.Ruhr wishes all visitors and participants a safe journey and lots of fun at the Baldeneysee.
Information provided by the organizers | Last updated: September 29, 2025 | Subject to change and errors | All information is provided without guarantee
