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North Rhine-Westphalia
Mettmann
Erkrath

Unterbacher Lake Loop – Unterbacher See loop from Unterbach

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Mettmann
Erkrath

Unterbacher Lake Loop – Unterbacher See loop from Unterbach

Easy

4.6

(1102)

4,982

hikers

Unterbacher Lake Loop – Unterbacher See loop from Unterbach

01:52

7.24km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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1

937 m

Wooden Animal Sculptures at the Rest Area by the Lake

Highlight • Monument

The first wood carvings were discovered in May 2025.

Now, new animal figures are constantly being created, blending beautifully into the renaturalized rest area! A cormorant was the first, followed …

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2

950 m

Stone Terrace at Unterbacher Lake (East Shore)

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Stone terrace to relax 🙂

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3

1.84 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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4

2.52 km

Optimists' Bay

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Very nice spot on the Unterbacher See, there is a place to rest.

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5

3.29 km

Bench with a view of Unterbacher See

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There are numerous relaxation benches to linger

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6

4.31 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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5.34 km

Unterbacher See

Lake

8

5.73 km

Unterbacher See

Highlight • Lake

de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unterbacher_See

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9

5.77 km

Waterfowl Information Board at Unterbacher Lake

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Here you can find out about the water birds on the lake

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7.24 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.52 km

779 m

644 m

130 m

126 m

Surfaces

4.84 km

1.97 km

258 m

100 m

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Monday 29 June

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