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North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Bergisch Gladbach

Lake Bensberg (west bank) – Bensberg Lake loop from Gierather Wald

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Bergisch Gladbach

Lake Bensberg (west bank) – Bensberg Lake loop from Gierather Wald

Easy

4.6

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134

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Lake Bensberg (west bank) – Bensberg Lake loop from Gierather Wald

01:18

5.08km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Gierather Wald

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1.40 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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1.68 km

Saaler Mühlenbach

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Beautifully idyllic and easy to walk

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1.74 km

Saaler Mühle Recreation Park

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Lake view

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1.95 km

East Shore of Bensberger See

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Very nice place.

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2.04 km

Mediterana Spa & Sauna

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Lakeside complex with exclusive sauna, thermal baths, wellness treatments and indoor pool as well as an elegant restaurant. ( mediterana.de )

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2.15 km

Saaler Mill Pond

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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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2.48 km

Bensberg Lake

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The Bensberger See is popularly known as the Saaler Mühlenteich. The lake is a former lignite opencast mine. A dam was built at the outflow and the lake was dammed up as a rainwater retention basin.

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3.79 km

Forest Path in Bergisches Land

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Beautiful forest paths, very good for walking.

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5.08 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.26 km

1.65 km

106 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.30 km

1.71 km

886 m

133 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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Lake Bensberg (west bank) – Bensberg Lake loop from Gierather Wald

Lake Bensberg (west bank)

Saaler Mühlenbach

Saaler Mühle Recreation Park

East Shore of Bensberger See

Mediterana Spa & Sauna

Saaler Mill Pond

Bensberg Lake

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