Lake Kemnader is beautiful and is not only good for walking, you can also do sports (running, cycling or inline skating, etc.). A large loop around the lake is about 12km and leads through beautiful areas - there are plenty of seating options along the way. You will also find some kiosks, small cafes/bars and restaurants.

Good parking options. Unless the weather is good, it is relatively crowded at peak times. Unfortunately, it has recently become subject to a fee and is no longer suitable for short walks because the costs are too high. That's why I only visit it if I want to stay there longer. Pedestrians, inline skaters and bicycles have their own lanes. Sufficient waste containers available. If there is rubbish lying around, it is unfortunately the fault of our fellow human beings. Opportunities to have something to drink available. Of course also at peak times. Toilets available. Restaurants to eat by the lake and in the immediate vicinity. Swimming pool by the lake. Running distance around the lake approx. 8 to 10 km. Almost everything straight. Very nice for a walk. Small playground on one side of the lake also available. The ferry stops there at certain times. Pedal boating is possible. You can also go on a nice trip there with your family.

The lake and the surrounding area can be explored in a variety of ways. On foot, by bike, inline skates or other sports equipment. All paths are well developed and separated from each other so that pedestrians, for example, can walk undisturbed without having to constantly move out of the way. There are plenty of opportunities to stop by and take advantage of various offers. You can rent pedal boats and rowing boats or sit on benches and permanently installed chairs. Unfortunately, swimming is prohibited and there are few opportunities to lie and linger at the lake. There are more than enough parking spaces available, for a fee. What I noticed on my first visit: Far too few trash cans, littered surroundings, plates, bottles, tissues, charcoal and 1 grill left behind. And that where you walk and stand. This is really unnecessary and I wonder who leaves their mess behind??? The city must ensure there are enough trash cans and their emptying!!! It doesn't have to be this way, in such a beautiful place. That's why only 3 stars.

Ideal for a bike ride, approx. 8 km around the lake. Pedestrians and cyclists usually have their own path, and sometimes skaters too. The surrounding area up the Ruhr is also very worthwhile.

It is an ideal place for walking. It takes 2 hours to tour around the lake. There are mobile ice cream parlors and coffee shops. Of course, you can take a short tour with rental boats.

A popular destination for nature lovers to escape from everyday life. Here you can enjoy nature while taking a walk, cycling or inline skating. Of course, this can also be done on the water with SUP, canoeing or in a pedal boat. There is a rental service on site. Swimming in the lake is prohibited. Depending on where you are on the lake, you can take a break in one of the restaurants. You can buy ice cream or chips for the journey at one of the stands or at the kiosk. Grill fans are more likely to be found wearing grill hats. Although you rarely see that. There is a playground for children where the little rascals can let off steam. A mini golf course is also available. There is also a leisure pool on the lake for those who want to swim a few lengths or relax with a sauna session. Markets and the Ruhr Tent Festival are just two examples of the events that take place here regularly. Once a week, families can browse the baby and children's flea market to see if they can find something nice for their little ones for a small amount of money.

Best relaxing spot in Bochum!!

A nice place not only for walking but also nice paved tarmac paths for running #thumbup Quiet and peaceful during the evening

Today we took a nice walk around Lake Kemnader. Due to the exposed location, there is always a lot going on and on the go when the weather is good. Good cycling, inline skating and walking paths. And there are many, some very original, stalls with refreshment stops.

A great lake in the middle of Bochum. Here you can unwind, switch off and leave everyday life behind. There is plenty of free parking. The hour is almost 8km long and the small cafés invite you to take a break. I can only recommend the lake

It’s a nice place for bicycle, inline skating, jogging and walking. There are a lot of small restaurants for to go. The car park is for free und you can rent a boat. You have enough place to be alone.

Amazing place. It is a must to see this big lake in Bochum. You can ride a bicycle and turn around the lake. Full of beautiful birds like goose and swan! Completely recommend it !

Such a lovely place for jogging or just strolling over the beautiful scenry of the lake! There is a huge Freizeitbad there if your looking for some indoors activities also for kids. When the weather is good there are Schifffahrt some ferry trips across the lake for 1h round trip offering Kaffee&Kuchen am board! Parking is not aproblem there! sometimes they organize summer market and at certain dates they have flea markets around the lake with extremely good deals!

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(Translated by Google) Very, very beautiful, idyllic lake (Original) Sehr sehr schöner idyllisch gelegener See

(Translated by Google) Simply great, going for a walk on great paths, separate from bicycles and skaters. Beautiful nature, even the nearby motorway hardly disturbs. (Original) Einfach spitzenmäßig, spazieren gehen auf Klasse Wegen, getrennt von Fahrrädern und Skatern. Wunderschöne Natur, selbst die nahe Autobahn stört kaum.

(Translated by Google) Unfortunately, a lot of people like to be there 🙈 (Original) Leider sind sehr viele Menschen gerne dort 🙈

(Translated by Google) A paradise not only for inline skaters. The route is even illuminated in the evening. Great. (Original) Ein Paradies nicht nur für inlineskater. Abends ist die Strecke sogar beleuchtet. Toll.

Very beautiful 😍

(Translated by Google) Not bad, every day at 5 p.m. the water is completely drained - be sure to see! (Original) Nicht schlecht, jeden Tag um 17 Uhr wird das Wasser komplett abgelassen- unbedingt ansehen!

(Translated by Google) Great excursion destination to walk and start a tour by bike on the Ruhr (Original) Tolles Ausflugsziel zum spazieren und Start für eine Tour mit dem Rad an der Ruhr

(Translated by Google) Whoever wants to walk around the Kemnader reservoir ... has to do with 8 km !! Only a few places to park when it starts raining! To be honest, it was a bit too crowded in Corona times ... Distance rules are not adhered to by very few people there !!! (Original) Der einmal um den Kemnader Stausee zu Fuß gehen möchte ...hat es mit 8 km zu tun!! Nur wenige Unterstellmöglichkeiten wenn es anfängt zu regnen! Mir war der in Corona zeiten ehrlich gesagt ein bisschen zu überlaufen... Abstandsregel werden dort nicht eingehalten nur von sehr wenigen Leuten!!!

One of the first places I've visited when I was in Bochum. It's a really beautiful place with peaceful walking roads (except during the weekends), which also offers many water sport amenities.

(Translated by Google) Always great for smoking butts in the parking lot without honor! Gladly again. (Original) Immer toll geeignet um ehrenlos auf dem Parkplatz Kippen zu rauchen! Gerne wieder.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful and natural ... But unfortunately mass tourism, especially on weekends. They leave their rubbish lying around everywhere .. Conditionally recommendable for those looking for peace and quiet. (Original) Sehr schön und naturbelassen...Aber leider Massentourismus, vor allem am Wochenende. Die dann auch noch überall ihren Müll rumliegen lassen..Für Ruhe und Erholungssuchende bedingt empfehlenswert.

(Translated by Google) January 2021 (Original) Januar 2021

Really nice for a walk

I like to come here again and again.

A place to switch off, recharge your batteries, fish, skate, cycle, run, walk ☺️🤭 Enjoy time in nature where people are still very nice, polite and respectful to each other 👍👏

It's a beautiful location for leisure activities. You can walk, jog, inline skate and cycle around the lake. There are some snack bars and wonderful places to relax. On the water you can go sailing, pedal boating or have fun with stand up boards or kayaks. There is also a small excursion boat.

Walking, jogging, roller blading, cycling. This lake has many things to offer. And if you're lucky, you might even get this view on a beautiful (winter) day.

Amazing place for nature lovers. Peaceful and serene. On good sunny days you can find a lot of people jogging, cycling, skating and walking their dogs. Sometimes you can find street musicians and cheap ice cream stalls.

Beautiful lake that is easy to walk around 😊🤗

Wonderful, wonderful, and in the Ruhrpott where there is only industry. I always relax here. A little holiday feeling.

Refreshing destination for cyclists, hikers and also the flight of children's kites

(Translated by Google) Very good walking and cycling paths! Good for a walk! (Original) Sehr gute Geh- und Radwege! Gut für nen Spaziergang!

(Translated by Google) Break from everyday life? Then drive to Lake Kemnader. There's something for everyone here (Original) Urlaub vom Alltag? Dann Fahrt zum Kemnader See. Hier ist für jeden was drin

Der Kemnader See ist ein bisschen wie Urlaub machen. Für mich ist es der schönste See im Ruhrgebiet! Ein Rundgang beträgt ca. 8,5 km und ist zum Spanzieren gehen oder Laufen sehr gut geeignet. Momentan würde ich immer eine sehr frühe Anreise empfehlen, da in der Corona-Zeit die Parkplätze meistens sehr eng werden, und auf keine MIndestabstände mehr geachtet wird. Es ist einfach zu voll am See, und viele Leute halten sich überhaupt nicht an die Abstände. Ein wirklich tolles Ausflugsziel um zu entspannen und die Natur zu genießen.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place (Original) Wunderschön Platz

Good place for cycling & jogging

very nice lake for a long walk

Ein wunderbarerer Ort um Inliner zu fahren, die Wege werden in vielen Bereichen Separiert in Fußgänger, Fahrradfahrer und Inlinefahrer. Natürlich ist es Aufgrund den Lockdowns voll.

(Translated by Google) Always beautiful (Original) Immer wieder schön

(Translated by Google) A really beautiful lake for walking, cycling and inline skating. The great thing about this excursion destination is that pedestrians, cyclists and those on inline skates don't get in each other's way, as everyone can drive or commit their own paths around the lake. Simply great solution! There is also the possibility of making a detour into the surrounding forest. From there, high above the lake, you have a fantastic view. (Original) Ein wirklich sehr schöner See zum spazieren gehen, Rad fahren und auch zum Inlinern. Das tolle an diesem Ausflugsziel ist das sich Fußgänger, Fahrradfahrer und die auf Inlinern nicht in die Quere kommen, da hier jeder seine eigenen Wege rund um den See befahren bzw begehen kann. Einfach klasse gelöst!!! Auch besteht die Möglichkeit Abstecher in den umliegenden Wald zu machen. Von dort, hoch über dem See, hat man einen fantastischen Blick.

(Translated by Google) Great location to move around in good weather. The path that leads around the lake is largely divided into two or three individual paths, so that pedestrians, cyclists and inline skaters do not hinder each other. A small drawback, however, is that the lake is rather difficult to reach from Bochum by public transport. (Original) Super Location um sich beim gutem Wetter zu bewegen. Der Weg der um den See führt ist zum großen Teil auf zwei oder drei einzelne Wege aufgeteilt, so dass sich Fußgänger, Radfahrer und Inlineskater nicht gegenseitig behindern. Ein kleines Manko ist jedoch, dass der See von Bochum aus über die öffentlichen Verkehrsmittel ehr schlecht zu erreichen ist.

Beautiful place to explore and very refreshing.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful recreation area (Original) Wunderschönes Erholungsgebiet

It was amazing day i spent in this park 😙😙😙😙

A very nice place for a long walk with the family.

Beautiful place

😎👌

(Translated by Google) Nice place to take long and relaxing walks (Original) Bel posto dove fare passeggiate lunghe e rilassanti

(Translated by Google) It's actually really nice to go for a walk, but in the current situation too crowded and unfortunately you don't always keep your distance, but you are jostled because some think you have to go three or four side by side, or the cyclists and inline skaters overtake you although there is no room for it. (Original) Ist eigentlich wirklich schön zum spazieren gehen, aber in der momentanen Situation zu voll und leider wird nicht immer auf Abstand geachtet, sondern man wird angerempelt, weil einige meinen zu dritt, oder zu viert nebeneinander gehen zu müssen, oder die Radfahrer und Inlineskater überholen einen, obwohl dafür kein Platz ist.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful pond (Original) Schöner Teich

(Translated by Google) Nice area for cycling or inline skating .. but very often very crowded .. There are parking spaces in front of it. Pedal boats can of course also be borrowed if allowed. (Original) Schöne Gegend um Fahrrad zu fahren oder inliner zu laufen.. allerdings sehr oft sehr voll .. Parkplätze gibt es davor. Tretboote kann man sich normal auch ausleihen natürlich sofern erlaubt.

(Translated by Google) I always say: Lake Kemnader is like a little vacation! Especially in summer, of course ... There are now THREE different parallel paths around the lake. For pedestrians, cyclists and inline skaters. All in perfect condition and continuously signposted. Inline skates can even ride in artificial light in the evening! Unfortunately, paths are repeatedly "misused" because people think that it is more comfortable to ride the bike on the new inline paths - pedestrians often run "criss-cross" too - that should be avoided, then everyone has more fun! One lap is approx. 9 km. The nicer (and fuller) side is the one in Bochum. There are many benches and even several snack bars + bike and inline skate rental. On the Witten side there is also a "fun bathroom" with an indoor area. To top it off, you can also take an excursion boat across the lake and visit the historic Haus Kemnade moated castle on the Witten side. There are plenty of parking spaces available, but be careful: on sunny summer weekends you should be there by 9-10 am at the latest, as there is an extremely high rush! Not far away and within easy reach for hikers is the wooded Lottental with the adjacent Ruhr University and a beautiful botanical garden. (Original) Ich sage ja immer: Kemnader See ist wie ein kleiner Urlaub! Besonders natürlich im Sommer... Mittlerweile sind DREI verschiedene parallel laufende Wege rund um den See vorhanden. Für Fußgänger, Radfahrer und Inliner. Alle in bestem Zustand und fortlaufend ausgeschildert. Inliner können abends sogar bei Kunstlicht fahren! Leider werden immer wieder Wege "missbraucht", da Leute meinen, mit dem Rad könne man bequemer auf den neuen Inliner Wegen fahren - auch Fußgänger laufen häufig "kreuz und quer" - das sollte vermieden werden, dann haben alle mehr Spaß! Eine Runde herum sind ca. 9 km. Die schönere (und vollere) Seite ist die auf Bochumer Gebiet. Es gibt viele Bänke und sogar mehrere Imbiss Lokalitäten + Rad- und Inliner Verleih. Auf der Wittener Seite befindet sich auch noch ein "Spaß-Bad" mit Innenbereich. Um das Ganze abzurunden, kann man auch mit einem Ausflugsschiff quer über den See fahren und auf Wittener Seite die historische Wasserburg Haus Kemnade besichtigen. Parkplätze sind viele vorhanden, aber Vorsicht: an sonnenreichen Sommer Wochenenden sollte man um 9-10h spätestens vor Ort sein, da ein extrem hoher Andrang entsteht! Nicht weit entfernt und für Wanderer in Reichweite das bewaldete Lottental mit angrenzender Ruhr Universität und schönem botanischen Garten.

(Translated by Google) Nice dinghy sailing there and great trails for running, also around the lake. (Original) Schönes Jollesegeln dort und tolle Wege zum Laufen, auch um den See herum.

(Translated by Google) Nice rest (Original) Schöner Ruhe

(Translated by Google) Fresh air, water, animals, nature ... (Original) Frische Luft, Wasser, Tiere, Natur....

(Translated by Google) Always beautiful (Original) Immer wieder schön

(Translated by Google) Great (Original) Toll

(Translated by Google) Spectacular🚵‍♀️🦢🦆🛴 (Original) Spektakulär🚵‍♀️🦢🦆🛴

(Translated by Google) Very nice location for a walk, inline skating or cycling. Very well attended at times. Good parking (free of charge). (Original) Sehr schöne Location für einen Spaziergang, zum Inlineskating oder Radfahren. Zeitweise sehr gut besucht. Gute Parkmöglichkeiten (kostenfrei).

Sehr schön aber in Corona Zeit nicht zu empfehlen! Sehr, sehr viele Leute und alle ohne Maske. 1,5 Meter Sicherheitsabstand ist wegen der vielen Leute nicht einzuhalten. Absolut ungeeignet für Risikogruppen!

Vers beautiful

Skating. ... exellent

It's a great place to enjoy the outdoors...

Beautiful place to be on a sunny afternoon 🌞

I loved the serenity of this place, its nice to relax on a lazy weekend, you can walk all g the river for as long as you want or sit on a bench n feed the swans or just sit and watch the nature, one of the few places where i would like to visit whenever I get free time. Would recommend this place to all the nature lovers.

Nice place to visit. Boating options is available. Few option for eating. Nice place for jogging, running, etc. Also place for relaxing.

An amazing view of a lake. Honestly a very beautiful place to be. Personally love going here for 10k jogs in the summer.

An artificial lake created by damning the Ruhr it is a large lake full of waterbirds. At this time of the year they are mostly busy building nests. Take the boat cruise. I liked it. Waffles and coffee highly recommended

(Translated by Google) Always good for a walk, both day and night, great connections (Original) Für einen Spaziergang immer gut sowohl am Tag als auch in der Nacht tolle Anbindung

(Translated by Google) Just beautiful. (Original) Einfach schön.

not a lot to say ! just beautiful

(Translated by Google) Great local recreation area, unfortunately overcrowded (Original) Tolles Naherholungsgebiet, leider überlaufen

Amazingly Atmosphäre for a walk on weekends.

(Translated by Google) A walk here is always worthwhile (Original) Ein Spaziergang ist hier immer lohnenswert

(Translated by Google) Pure relaxation, whether on foot by bike or inline skating ... (Original) Entspannung pur,ob zu Fuß mit Rad oder Inliner...

(Translated by Google) Nice circular route Some cafes to stop by Parking spaces ok Overall sometimes a bit crowded Not always quiet right on the motorway (Original) Schöner Rundweg Einige Cafes zum einkehren Parkplätze ok Insgesamt manchmal etwas voll Da direkt an Autobahn nicht immer ruhig

(Translated by Google) Super 👍 (Original) Super 👍

(Translated by Google) Very nice run, unfortunately a bit overcrowded on the weekend. (Original) Sehr schöne Laufrunde, leider etwas überfüllt am Wochenende.

(Translated by Google) Always beautiful (Original) Immer wieder schön

(Translated by Google) Very nice to go for a walk and all sports (Original) Sehr schön zum Spazieren gehen und allen Sportarten

(Translated by Google) A great destination. What I really liked was the 3-way system. 1. Outside for the cyclists. 2. Center for inline skaters and 3. Inside for walkers. There are always benches along the way to linger. The loop around the lake is about 8 km. We were there last weekend. It was very, very crowded, little distance possible, so that we sometimes avoided the strip of grass. (Original) Ein tolles Ausflugsziel. Was mir sehr gut gefiel waren das 3 Wege System. 1. Außen für die Radfahrer. 2. Mitte für Inlineskater und 3. Innen für Spaziergänger. Bänke zum Verweilen sind immer wieder am Weg. Die Runde um den See beträgt ca 8 km. Wir waren letztes Wochenende dort. Es war sehr sehr voll, wenig Abstand möglich, so dass wir manchmal auf den Rasenstreifen ausgewichen sind.

(Translated by Google) Great place to walk (Original) Toller Ort zum Spaziergang

(Translated by Google) Nice place to take a break, unfortunately the waitress cannot distinguish a cappuccino from a latte macchiato and complaints are snotty rejected ... (Original) Schöner Ort zum Pause machen, leider kann die Bedienung einen Cappuccino nicht von einem Latte Macchiato unterscheiden und Beanstandungen werden rotzig abgelehnt ...

(Translated by Google) Rather calm and boring (Original) Eher ruhig und langweilig

(Translated by Google) It was jam-packed. Sometimes you couldn't keep a distance of 1.5 meters. Of course, no mouth / nose protection. (Original) Es war rappel voll. Streckenweise konnte man sich nicht an 1,5 Meter Abstand halten. Natürlich keiner mit Mund / Nasenschutz.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful nature and opportunities for hiking, skating or cycling ... (Original) Schöne Natur und Möglichkeit zum Wandern, Skaten oder Radfahren ...

(Translated by Google) Walked through the wet forest, wonderful. (Original) Durch den nassen Wald gelaufen, herrlich.

beautiful

A place that can be improved. It's difficult to find parking in the afternoon and it gets crowded. But perfect for walks