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Affoldern Lake

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Affoldern Lake

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  • Location: Edertal, Waldeck-Frankenberg, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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    February 28, 2022

    Hiking

    The Affolderner See is a 1.65 km² reservoir on the Eder.

    The reservoir serves as the lower reservoir for the Waldeck pumped-storage power plants, as a flood retention and equalization reservoir for the Eder, Edersee, Fulda, Weser and Mittelland Canal, and as a storage reservoir for the "Affoldern" run-of-river power plant. The body of water is designated as a bird sanctuary and serves as a fishing area.

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    August 17, 2022

    Hiking

    Since the Affolderner See is used as a flood retention and compensation basin for the Eder and Edersee, swimming is prohibited here. If water is drained, it can be dangerous.
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    July 10, 2020

    Hiking

    The lake is beautiful and a great local recreation area.
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    Affoldern Lake – View of Lake Affoldern loop from Sperrmauer Edertalsperre

    11.1km

    03:00

    150m

    150m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Elevation 260 m

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    Location: Edertal, Waldeck-Frankenberg, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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