Germany
Bergisch Gladbach is an inland flat-water spot on the Gronauer See (Gronau gravel-pit lake) in the Bergisches Land region of North Rhine-Westphalia, approximately 15 km east of Cologne. According to MyWaterSessions community measurements, the most common wind comes from the SW, with westerly and north-westerly directions also usable; being an inland lake, wind strength is generally moderate and can be gusty due to the surrounding hilly terrain. The spot offers flat water well-suited to windsurfing, wingfoiling, SUP, and kitesurfing; wakeboarding is practised here too, though the lake's modest size limits run length. Ocean-style surfing (wave riding) is not possible on this still inland lake. No dedicated surf school, surf shop, or beach club with confirmed names could be verified at this exact location; the wider Bergisch Gladbach/Cologne area has watersports providers nearby. The key local safety hazard is lee turbulence and gusty wind shadows caused by the wooded hills of the Bergisches Land surrounding the lake, which can produce sudden lulls and unexpected gusts — riders should stay well within their skill margins.
🌊 Open in the app| Windsurf | Kite | Wing | SUP | Wake |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ | 🟡 | ✅ | ✅ | 🟡 |
⚠️ Orientation only, not a guarantee — wind, waves, current and closures change daily. Always check the current forecast and ask local schools; if in doubt, don't go out alone. The biggest danger is usually the current, not the wave height.
Best session per rider, by 2-second top speed. Recorded with MyWaterSessions – updates automatically as new sessions come in.
| # | Rider | Top 2s | km/h | Best 30s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan | 3.03 kn | 5.61 km/h | 2.26 kn |
Bergisch Gladbach works best in SW, W, NW winds, based on community reports and local conditions.
The fastest recorded 2-second top speed is 5.61 km/h (3.03 kn), set by Jan. 1 riders are ranked across 1 logged sessions.
The most recent logged session was on 2026-09-08, and the first community session dates back to 2026-09-08.
Riders have logged stand-up paddling at Bergisch Gladbach with MyWaterSessions.
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