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North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Bergisch Gladbach

Lake Bensberg (west bank) – Gierather Forest Nature Reserve loop from Gierather Wald

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Bergisch Gladbach

Lake Bensberg (west bank) – Gierather Forest Nature Reserve loop from Gierather Wald

Moderate

4.3

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Lake Bensberg (west bank) – Gierather Forest Nature Reserve loop from Gierather Wald

02:02

7.87km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. 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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Gierather Wald

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1.32 km

Forest path in Gierather Wald

Highlight • Forest

3.60 km

Saaler Mill Pond

Highlight • Lake

On sunny days it is an experience to stand on the shore, and to listen to the chatter of the geese.

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3.79 km

East Shore of Bensberger See

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Very nice place.

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4.01 km

Saaler Mühle Recreation Park

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Lake view

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4.07 km

Saaler Mühlenbach

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Beautifully idyllic and easy to walk

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4.35 km

Lake Bensberg (west bank)

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The area around the Saaler Mühle lake literally goes back to a medieval grain mill. Since the mill was no longer in operation at the beginning of the 20th century, …

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6.13 km

Forest Path in Gierather Wald

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7.63 km

Gierather Forest Nature Reserve

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The Gierather Forest nature reserve attempts to permanently protect the typical deciduous forest areas, through which natural streams flow, and larger wet areas rich in peat and moss, as well …

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7.87 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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3.86 km

2.63 km

777 m

541 m

Surfaces

3.15 km

2.14 km

1.22 km

779 m

527 m

Elevation

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Lake Bensberg (west bank) – Gierather Forest Nature Reserve loop from Gierather Wald

Forest path in Gierather Wald

Saaler Mill Pond

East Shore of Bensberger See

Saaler Mühle Recreation Park

Saaler Mühlenbach

Lake Bensberg (west bank)

Forest Path in Gierather Wald

Gierather Forest Nature Reserve

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