--- title: "Rundwanderweg Erholungsbereich Große Aue" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/nature/my-day-in-nature/tour/rundwanderweg-erholungsbereich-grosse-aue" description: "The recreation area consists of the \"Auesee\" landscape lake and the \"Kleihügelsee\" bathing lake. Whether you just want to relax or get active - the recreation area leaves nothing to be desired!\"Auesee\"On the one hand, there is the \"Auesee\", which was created between 1979 and 1981. As a landscape lake with a water surface area of 8.2 ha, together with the adjoining area (approx. 27 ha), it offers sufficient habitat for protected plant and animal species. Part of the area is designated as a nature reserve.\"See am Kleihügel\"In the following years, a recreational and bathing lake was created on the western side of the \"Große Aue\" to offer opportunities for near-natural recreation. With its characteristic shoreline shape, the \"See am Kleihügel\" (water surface area 5.6 ha) blends perfectly into the landscape. Shallow water areas and directly adjacent marsh and wet meadow areas as well as the marsh islands in the lake provide a habitat for many plant species. The bathing beach also offers recreation seekers plenty of space for sports and leisure activities." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2983814/1c30186e0a4367c1e1ebbc2e1e9deef130afb2e5632939f95afea8fa5f3b78d6/espelkamp-see-am-kleih-gel.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Experience nature > My day in nature > tour" --- GPX Share Rundwanderweg Erholungsbereich Große Aue ======================================== - 10.46 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Great panorama - Regional hiking trail Espelkamp-See am Kleihügel Kleihügelsee Espelkamp - See am Kleihügel See am Kleihügel Espelkamp-See am Kleihügel Espelkamp-See am Kleihügel Espelkamp-See am Kleihügel Wanderkarte - Große Aue - 2:30 h - 10.46 km - 19 m - 19 m - 41 m - 54 m - 13 m - - Start: Parking lot "See am Kleihügel" - Destination: Parking lot "See am Kleihügel" In the valley of the "Große Aue" between the districts of Vehlage and Fabbenstedt, embedded in old forests, is a charming lake and recreational landscape, the development of which began in 1979. The recreation area consists of the "Auesee" landscape lake and the "Kleihügelsee" bathing lake. Whether you just want to relax or get active - the recreation area leaves nothing to be desired! **"Auesee"** On the one hand, there is the "Auesee", which was created between 1979 and 1981. As a landscape lake with a water surface area of 8.2 ha, together with the adjoining area (approx. 27 ha), it offers sufficient habitat for protected plant and animal species. Part of the area is designated as a nature reserve. **"See am Kleihügel"** In the following years, a recreational and bathing lake was created on the western side of the "Große Aue" to offer opportunities for near-natural recreation. With its characteristic shoreline shape, the "See am Kleihügel" (water surface area 5.6 ha) blends perfectly into the landscape. Shallow water areas and directly adjacent marsh and wet meadow areas as well as the marsh islands in the lake provide a habitat for many plant species. The bathing beach also offers recreation seekers plenty of space for sports and leisure activities. Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Asphalt (16%) Gravel (46%) Trail (10%) Path (29%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Tour information - Familiy-Friendly - Loop Road - Mainly Shady Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**If you are traveling from the north or south, the best way to reach Espelkamp is via the B 239. If you are coming to Espelkamp from the east or west, take the L 770 (or L 766). Read more **Parking**Parking lot "See am Kleihügel" - Fritz-Helmut-Allee, 32339 Espelkamp Read more **Public transportation** Always know what's running: The smart number for buses and trains in NRW: 01806 504030 (20 cents/connection from landlines and a maximum of 60 cents/connection from mobile networks). Read more License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Relax and unwind by the lake in fine weather. Tip! Don't forget your swimsuit. Read more Contact 32339 Espelkamp Download GPX file - -