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Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Waldeck-Frankenberg
Edertal

Edersee Dam – Edersee Dam loop from Edertal

Moderate

5.0

(1)

12

runners

Edersee Dam – Edersee Dam loop from Edertal

01:29

14.1km

160m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Kellerwald-Edersee

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Parking

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3.91 km

View of the Edersee Dam

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The Eder Dam is 400 meters long, 6 meters wide, and 48 meters high at its crown. It was built between 1908 and 1914.

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4.77 km

Edersee Dam

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A very impressive structure and a highly recommended highlight.
The 400 m long and 47 m high Eder Dam was built between 1908 and 1914.

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5.03 km

Edersee Dam

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For me one of the most beautiful dams and always worth a trip. I love coming here on my tours.

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6.62 km

Edersee Dam

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In terms of volume, the Edersee is the third largest reservoir in Germany. The lake is popular with excursionists for hiking, cycling or running. A path winds along the bank …

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7.02 km

The islands are only visible at low tide. You also have a wonderful view of Waldeck Castle from here.

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11.6 km

Country Inn Königshof

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According to Google it no longer exists

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11.7 km

View of the Eder River

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View from the bridge

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11.7 km

Zündstoff Western Town

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Rustic pub with western town

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14.1 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.69 km

2.39 km

1.78 km

893 m

308 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.68 km

3.78 km

589 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Monday 19 October

11°C

1°C

15 %

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