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North Rhine-Westphalia

Lake Unterbach – Eller Forest Nature Reserve loop from Graf-Recke-Straße

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Lake Unterbach – Eller Forest Nature Reserve loop from Graf-Recke-Straße

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Lake Unterbach – Eller Forest Nature Reserve loop from Graf-Recke-Straße

01:05

16.8km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

762 m

Staufenplatz Tunnel

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On this section, freight train route 2324 has been laid underground in the Staufen tunnel. Above ground there is a calm connection between Rath and Grafenberg. The route leads partly along the Aaper forest, partly it follows a green corridor on quiet paths or roads. You have to be careful in two places when crossing Mörsenbroicher Weg and Graf-Recke-Straße.

More information about the Staufentunnel:
lokalkompass.de/duesseldorf/kultur/spurensuche-der-staufenplatztunnel-d315927.html
eisenbahntunnel-info.de/lb/inhalt/tunnelportale/2324-staufenplatz.html

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1.20 km

Heinzelmännchenweg

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From Grafenberg to Flingern, the easiest way is along the Heinzelmännchweg.

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3

6.15 km

The Kleine Düssel in Eller Forst

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The small Düssel splashing idyllically to itself. It is after all about 40 km long and a tributary of the Rhine in NRW. The source is located in Wülfrath to Wuppertal. A hike or bike is always worthwhile.

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8.21 km

Lake Unterbach

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The water formed by gravel is 83.6 ha and up to 13.4 m deep. Around the lake lies the nature reserve Unterbacher See / Eller Forst.

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8.48 km

Rest area at Unterbacher See

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

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6

9.92 km

Eller Forest Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

There are certain rules here

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B

16.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.65 km

3.64 km

3.60 km

2.79 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.84 km

4.26 km

3.83 km

774 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 14 July

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