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Lake Baldeney
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5.0
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Gravel riding
5.0
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Nordic walking
5.0
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Tips
Ewa und Christof
October 16, 2025
Hiking
Lake Baldeney in Essen was created between 1931 and 1933 as a reservoir for the Ruhr River.
The goal was to improve water quality, which had suffered greatly due to …
The goal was to improve water quality, which had suffered greatly due to …
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•Ewa und Christof
October 16, 2025
Hiking
Near today's lake, especially in the area of Kupferdreh, was the "copper mine" or "copper smelter," from which the district also got its name.
As early as the 16th century, copper ore was mined there and smelted in small smelters.
Later, coal mining was added – for example, at mines such as Prinz Friedrich and Carl Funke, whose winding towers still bear witness to the mining era.
With the end of mining, the area changed: the industrial landscape became the Baldeneysee recreational area.
As early as the 16th century, copper ore was mined there and smelted in small smelters.
Later, coal mining was added – for example, at mines such as Prinz Friedrich and Carl Funke, whose winding towers still bear witness to the mining era.
With the end of mining, the area changed: the industrial landscape became the Baldeneysee recreational area.
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Franz Josef Klingen
October 16, 2025
Hiking
A ride on the Hespertalbahn is also very nice.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Lake Baldeney
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Distance 9.55 km
Uphill 10 m
Downhill 40 m
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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.
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