- for groups
- for families
- Pets allowed
- for children (all ages)
- Free admission
- Expeditive (EPE)
- Adaptive Pragmatic (ADA)
Baldeneysee
Lake | Nature experiences | Recreation and health
The Baldeneysee, created in 1931 as a Ruhr reservoir, has established itself as a supra-regional recreational area. It offers a wide range of water sports and a 14.7 km circular trail for active recreation. The nearby Villa Hügel complements the cultural offerings.
Properties:
Baldeneysee in Essen is an important recreational area in the Ruhrgebiet and offers a wide range of leisure activities. As the largest of the six Ruhr reservoirs, it stretches over a length of around 8 kilometers and is a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts, cyclists and hikers. The area surrounding the lake is characterized by a varied landscape that offers numerous attractions for those seeking relaxation as well as nature lovers.
Baldeneysee is not only a paradise for sailors and rowers, but also an important habitat for numerous bird species. Well-developed cycle paths and hiking trails along the shore invite you to go on extended tours. With its numerous sunbathing lawns and picnic areas, the lake also offers ideal conditions for relaxing hours outdoors.
A special highlight is the Baldeney White Fleet, which offers regular round trips on the lake, providing a unique view of the surrounding nature. Baldeneysee is therefore a place that invites you to both active recreation and relaxation.
Baldeneysee is not only a paradise for sailors and rowers, but also an important habitat for numerous bird species. Well-developed cycle paths and hiking trails along the shore invite you to go on extended tours. With its numerous sunbathing lawns and picnic areas, the lake also offers ideal conditions for relaxing hours outdoors.
A special highlight is the Baldeney White Fleet, which offers regular round trips on the lake, providing a unique view of the surrounding nature. Baldeneysee is therefore a place that invites you to both active recreation and relaxation.
Directions
Arrival by public transport: take the S6 to Essen-Hügel or the S9 to Essen-Kupferdreh
