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Plettenberg's largest swimming pool – the Oestertal dam

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Märkischer Kreis

Plettenberg

Plettenberg's largest swimming pool – the Oestertal dam

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Plettenberg's largest swimming pool – the Oestertal dam

02:11

7.25km

240m

Hiking

The hike around the Oestertalsperre is characterized by impressive water landscapes and the imposing view of the dam wall. There are also one or two bathing spots on the lake that you can head to after the hike, off the beaten track.

The path follows secluded paths through the valley…

by Märkisches Sauerland

Last updated: September 5, 2024

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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114 m

Oestertal Dam

Highlight • Monument

Impressive building. And beautifully situated in the valley.

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5.16 km

Singletrack to Himmelmert

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Very nice little single trail.

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6.53 km

View of Himmelmert and Östertalsperre

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Beautiful view of Himmelmert and the Östertalsperre.

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7.25 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.31 km

537 m

387 m

Surfaces

5.98 km

370 m

338 m

296 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 16 July

26°C

15°C

30 %

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October 17, 2021,Plettenberg - Rundwanderweg an der Oestertalsperre (A1)

ich-geh-wandern.de/rundwanderweg-an-der-oestertalsperre-ebbegebirge

The Easter in the early morning mist ... a dream! 😍

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December 26, 2024,Oester🥾Rüenhardt🔄Runde🎅🏼

When we drove to the Oester this morning, the sun was already greeting us in the higher elevations. Since the dam is of course in the valley, thick fog and cold were forecast here. So, quickly gain altitude, towards the sun. First we went over the dam wall, where the water is currently pouring down because it is at full …

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February 23, 2025,Oestertalsperre (Ebbegebirge) A1

Today we went hiking in the Märkisches Sauerland, at the Oestertalsperre near Plettenberg. First we went over the 38 m high dam, where there were still some remains of ice visible at the water's edge. After we left the riverside path, we went steadily uphill to the highest point of the tour at almost 600 meters above sea level. From …

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August 20, 2024

The hike around the Oestertalsperre is characterized by impressive water landscapes and the imposing view of the dam wall. There are also one or two bathing spots on the lake that you can head to after the hike, off the beaten track.
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The path follows secluded paths through the valley and continually opens

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Plettenberg's largest swimming pool – the Oestertal dam

Oestertal Dam

Singletrack to Himmelmert

View of Himmelmert and Östertalsperre

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