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North Rhine-Westphalia

Steinbach Reservoir – Steinbach Reservoir loop from Unteres Steinbachtal

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia

Steinbach Reservoir – Steinbach Reservoir loop from Unteres Steinbachtal

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4.5

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Steinbach Reservoir – Steinbach Reservoir loop from Unteres Steinbachtal

01:42

6.48km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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704 m

Picnic Shelter at Steinbachtalsperre

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Basically yes, but since the flood this area has been closed.

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972 m

View of Steinbachtalsperre

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Take a break from a small dam with a circular hiking trail, benches and a refuge.

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3

2.15 km

There are many boards with useful information about trees and animals on the dam path. Not only educational for children...

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3.15 km

Nice place for a picnic. Between the trees you can enjoy the sunset mood over the dam in the late afternoon.

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3.24 km

Steinbach Reservoir

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The photos that can still be seen of the Steinbach dam, which show a large, shimmering blue water surface, are older. After the heavy rain catastrophe of July 2021, due …

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3.56 km

Quiet spot with a great view

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Very impressive to see the dam without water. The hole in the dam is very big. You can see what the flood has done.

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4.25 km

The reservoir for the Steinbach dam is still quite full.

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5.81 km

Steinbach Reservoir

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Very busy on weekends. The circular route is completely paved.

Edit: The dam was badly damaged by the events around the flood. The circular route is currently not possible because the new drain has been cut into the dam.

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6.48 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.30 km

2.02 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.37 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Friday 26 June

37°C

22°C

21 %

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