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North Rhine-Westphalia

Märkischer Kreis

Meinerzhagen

View of the Vorsperre – Genkel Reservoir loop from Grotmicke

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Märkischer Kreis

Meinerzhagen

View of the Vorsperre – Genkel Reservoir loop from Grotmicke

Moderate

4.7

(630)

1,798

hikers

View of the Vorsperre – Genkel Reservoir loop from Grotmicke

03:59

14.5km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Naturpark Bergisches Land

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2.30 km

Good and solid bike paths with magnificent views

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Good to see from here

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2.88 km

Cape of Silence

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If you are looking for peace and relaxation is just right, you are almost alone and there is no traffic noise.

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3.32 km

Small bay with dam at the Genkel Reservoir

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The Genkel Dam is branched with many small water arms. They were created by the side valleys.

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4.86 km

View of Genkeltalsperre

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Beautiful circular route with forest floor around it

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7.79 km

View of the Genkel Reservoir

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Nice circular route
Interesting information boards around the reservoir

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10.4 km

View of the Vorsperre

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A very nice view of the dam.

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11.4 km

If you don't just love asphalt and if you also like to drive on non-asphalted paths, you can only suggest going around the reservoir (approx. 10km). Again and again there are beautiful views of the lake.

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14.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

194 m

171 m

155 m

152 m

Surfaces

6.89 km

3.56 km

2.31 km

1.56 km

153 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

28°C

14°C

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Comments

July 18, 2024,Blick auf Talsperre - Genkeltalsperre Runde von Heed

From the car park in Heed, the start went first across a meadow. Then along a hiking trail towards Genkel. Unfortunately, Komoot navigated us in a different direction twice 🧐🤣 But then along a good road down to the reservoir. Then along well-marked paths towards the dam. Anyone who thinks you can walk over it is wrong. The dam is …

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October 27, 2022,SGV: Mit leichtem Schenkel um die Genkel

11 participants, including 4 guests, hiked around the Genkel Dam. Actually, it was only planned as an embarrassment offer. But with beautiful autumn or rather late summer weather, it was simply pure enjoyment. A look at the glittering surface of the water or the colorfully shimmering leaves on the way repeatedly caused enthusiastic exclamations. A hike that can be recommended …

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June 16, 2024,Blick auf Talsperre – Genkeltalsperre Runde von Heed

Today after work I finally went running again. We started at the Heed hiking car park. I had the tour from Komoot, but unfortunately the route was no longer correct. The paths were no longer there or were completely overgrown. We changed the route a bit and despite the rain in between it was a nice tour 😉

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November 19, 2022,Rund um die Genkeltalsperre☁️😀

My weather app showed the sun yesterday ☀️, but then today it was cloudy, cold weather from the Lantenbach hiking car park around the Genkeltalsperre. On the forest floor, the path led us around it in wonderful peace.

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January 1, 2025,Genkel - Ein guter Start ins neue Jahr 2025

I wish all
" Komoot friends " a happy new year!!

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November 7, 2021,Rund um die Genkeltalsperre

It was a nice round with a lot of autumn mood

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June 6, 2022,Schöne Morgenrunde um die Genkeltalsperre

The early morning catches the worm... alone at the Genkeltalsperre, great air, wonderful....😊

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February 14, 2025,Rund um die Genkeltalsperre

Beautiful 9.7 km circular walk around the Genkeltal dam. Very easy to walk except for a small section of the path with sharp stones. Not much up and down - but you get beautiful views. It is often very quiet because it is not crowded.

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View of the Vorsperre – Genkel Reservoir loop from Grotmicke

Good and solid bike paths with magnificent views

Cape of Silence

Small bay with dam at the Genkel Reservoir

View of Genkeltalsperre

View of the Genkel Reservoir

View of the Vorsperre

Genkel Reservoir

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