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Heimbach Reservoir – Heimbach Reservoir loop from Heimbach

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Heimbach Reservoir – Heimbach Reservoir loop from Heimbach

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4.7

(3)

56

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Heimbach Reservoir – Heimbach Reservoir loop from Heimbach

00:29

4.43km

60m

Running

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

1.20 km

Heimbach Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Very tranquil and romantic paths at the Heimbach reservoir. The beautiful beer garden is recommended

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2

1.68 km

Schwammenauel Hydroelectric Power Plant

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A power plant that went into operation in 1905 and is still in operation today. The building is well preserved and still has the charm of that time.

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3

1.95 km

Heimbach Hydropower Plant

Highlight • Monument

Excursion destination below the dam walls

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4

1.97 km

Below the Schwammenauel Dam

Highlight • Monument

Between the Heimbach reservoir and the Schwammenaul dam

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5

3.03 km

Heimbach Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A lonely bench to enjoy the silence

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6

3.21 km

Heimbach Art Nouveau Hydroelectric Power Station

Highlight • Monument

The hydropower plant from 1905 draws its water from the Urft Dam and was once the largest storage hydropower plant in Europe. The power plant building is now a listed building and can be viewed on guided tours.

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7

3.26 km

Miner statue at the Art Nouveau Power Station in Heimbach

Highlight • Monument

Made of steel, an artificial figure like a miner.

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8

3.32 km

View of Heimbach Power Station

Highlight • Monument

You pass the old hydroelectric power station.

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B

4.43 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.97 km

962 m

462 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.26 km

546 m

440 m

161 m

< 100 m

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