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North Rhine-Westphalia

View of the Elbsee – Rest area at Unterbacher See loop from Hilden

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North Rhine-Westphalia

View of the Elbsee – Rest area at Unterbacher See loop from Hilden

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View of the Elbsee – Rest area at Unterbacher See loop from Hilden

02:52

45.5km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 9, 2026

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Elbsee

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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4.00 km

Elbsee

Nature Reserve

2

4.30 km

View of the Elbsee

Highlight • Viewpoint

A short stop at the lookout point is recommended, as from here you have a beautiful view of the lake and its waterfowl.

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3

6.25 km

Rest area at Unterbacher See

Highlight • Lake

Unterbacher See is a local recreation area for people from the surrounding towns. Great area!

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7.27 km

Eller Forst

Nature Reserve

5

7.69 km

Eller Forest

Highlight • Forest

The Eller forest is the oldest nature reserve of Dusseldorf. The wet forest and meadow areas provide a home for many plants and animals, the latter can be observed very well in the early morning hours.

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6

21.8 km

Market Square, Ratingen

Highlight • Settlement

beautiful marketplace in the middle of Ratingen old town. In the surrounding area there are various restaurants with outdoor seating.

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7

26.5 km

View of Knittkuhl

Highlight • Viewpoint

In the Gut Knittkuhl restaurant you can eat well 🙂

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8

32.2 km

Gerresheimer Forest

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful gravel route on the eastern edge of Düsseldorf.

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9

34.9 km

Düssel River

Highlight • River

10

38.1 km

Rest area on the western shore of Lake Unterbach

Highlight • Rest Area

Very nice to take a break here. With a bit of luck you are a bit away from the hustle and bustle.

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45.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.3 km

7.85 km

5.49 km

5.48 km

2.93 km

420 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.4 km

6.34 km

4.84 km

2.60 km

2.05 km

250 m

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Highest point (130 m)

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