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Erkrath

Lake Unterbach – Unterbacher Lake loop from Erkrath

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Mettmann

Erkrath

Lake Unterbach – Unterbacher Lake loop from Erkrath

Hard

4.7

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136

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Lake Unterbach – Unterbacher Lake loop from Erkrath

01:42

16.3km

70m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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Düsselauen bei Gödinghoven

Eller Forst

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5.85 km

Unterbacher See

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6.20 km

Lake Unterbach

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The water formed by gravel is 83.6 ha and up to 13.4 m deep. Around the lake lies the nature reserve Unterbacher See / Eller Forst.

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6.68 km

South Beach Unterbacher See and Surf School

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Surf School

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7.58 km

South Shore of Unterbacher Lake

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The circuit around the Unterbacher See is ideal for nature and sports enthusiasts. The fresh air and always a fantastic view ensure that the six kilometers fly by. The subsoil consists mostly of gravel and asphalt.

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8.83 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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10.3 km

Unterbacher Lake

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The Unterbacher See is an old quarry lake. After the gravel was taken out, the lake fed by the groundwater, which today has bathing beaches, a high ropes course and …

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14.9 km

Düsselauen bei Gödinghoven

Nature Reserve

16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

1.76 km

1.49 km

720 m

167 m

Surfaces

8.55 km

6.02 km

1.48 km

190 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Lake Unterbach – Unterbacher Lake loop from Erkrath

Unterbacher See

Lake Unterbach

South Beach Unterbacher See and Surf School

View of the North Shore

South Shore of Unterbacher Lake

View of Unterbacher Lake (East Shore)

Unterbacher Lake

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