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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Heath lake – View of Heidesee loop from Heidesee

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Heath lake – View of Heidesee loop from Heidesee

Moderate

4.7

(150)

612

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Heath lake – View of Heidesee loop from Heidesee

02:01

7.89km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 30, 2026

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Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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83 m

Heidesee Parking Lot

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Parking very easy to find, the lake is reached in a maximum of 5 minutes

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477 m

Heath lake

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This is a great place to linger. There's a bench to the side where you can sit. You have a fantastic view of the lake. I've enjoyed some wonderful sunsets there 😍.

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966 m

View of the Heidesee

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The Heidesee in the northwest of the city of Bottrop is a three-water former gravel excavation complex. The area was included in the recreation concept of the Ruhr area in …

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1.87 km

View of Heidesee

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Many places to rest at the lake and a hidden viewing platform

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2.06 km

The Heidesee is a quarry pond and about 54 hectares in size. It is in the Kirchheller Heide. In any weather you can observe the beautiful nature there. Take great photos or simply enjoy the enchanting landscape on the shore.

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2.17 km

Start of Heidsee - Alter Postweg Trail

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The starting point of the tour is the Heidsee hiking car park - Alter Postweg 73

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5.31 km

Intersection of Rotbachtal, Heidhof, and Grafenmühle Trails

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The paths around the lakes and in the NSG are very well signposted! 👍😁

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6.02 km

Heidesee Circular Trail

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A beautiful lake. Unfortunately, fishing is prohibited, except for the local fishing club. There is a small beach near the car park where you can swim and look out over the lake

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7.89 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.64 km

161 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.33 km

302 m

161 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 26 June

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Heath lake – View of Heidesee loop from Heidesee

Heidesee Parking Lot

Heath lake

View of the Heidesee

View of Heidesee

Heidesee Lakeside Rest Area

Start of Heidsee - Alter Postweg Trail

Intersection of Rotbachtal, Heidhof, and Grafenmühle Trails

Heidesee Circular Trail

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