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North Rhine-Westphalia

Mettmann

Hilden

Elbsee Observation Tower – View of the Elbsee loop from Hilden

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Mettmann

Hilden

Elbsee Observation Tower – View of the Elbsee loop from Hilden

Easy

5.0

(4)

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Elbsee Observation Tower – View of the Elbsee loop from Hilden

00:34

2.21km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Elbsee

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58 m

Vabali Spa Düsseldorf

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Very much visited

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543 m

View of Menzelsee

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Always worth a quick stop ...

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637 m

Elbsee Observation Tower

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The observation tower is just high enough to see the lake over the treetops. A view that is worth it.

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1.36 km

Bridge at Menzelsee

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One of the most beautiful spots on the Menzelsee.

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1.68 km

Clear water

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1.85 km

View of Elbsee

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Nice point to get the first glimpse of the lake.

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1.94 km

Tree-Lined Path by Elbsee

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A nice tour around the Elbsee, afterwards as a reward you can stop off in the really noble sauna area Vabali Spa and let your soul dangle 🥰. This is …

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2.03 km

View of the Elbsee

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Nice to be driven paths in and on the lake

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2.21 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.37 km

562 m

239 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.35 km

508 m

293 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Elbsee Observation Tower – View of the Elbsee loop from Hilden

Vabali Spa Düsseldorf

View of Menzelsee

Elbsee Observation Tower

Bridge at Menzelsee

Clear water

View of Elbsee

Tree-Lined Path by Elbsee

View of the Elbsee

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