Genkel Reservoir – Cape of Silence loop from Genkel-Tal

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Genkel Reservoir – Cape of Silence loop from Genkel-Tal

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4.6

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Genkel Reservoir – Cape of Silence loop from Genkel-Tal

01:11

4.50km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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17 m

Large Pond

Highlight • Lake

There is also a water level station at the pond.

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123 m

View of the Genkeltalsperre Reservoir

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There is a free parking space next to the pond.

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580 m

Forest Information Board: Function of the Forest (Water Trail Panel 8)

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The boards of the water nature trail are distributed on the circular route around the reservoir and provide informative information.

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607 m

Genkel Reservoir

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The Genkeltalsperre is branched through the side valleys.

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2.13 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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2.14 km

Wetland at Genkeltalsperre

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This is where the frogs 🐸🐸 spawn in spring.

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2.57 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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3.15 km

Good and solid bike paths with magnificent views

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Good to see from here

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4.50 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.32 km

181 m

Surfaces

3.34 km

980 m

181 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

14°C

4°C

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Comments

January 8, 2023,Genkeltalsperre Runde von Redlendorf

A very nice little round, at any time of the year. Good parking.

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Genkel Reservoir – Cape of Silence loop from Genkel-Tal

Large Pond

View of the Genkeltalsperre Reservoir

Forest Information Board: Function of the Forest (Water Trail Panel 8)

Genkel Reservoir

Small bay with dam at the Genkel Reservoir

Wetland at Genkeltalsperre

Cape of Silence

Good and solid bike paths with magnificent views

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