Kerspetalsperre is a region in the Bergisches Land, characterized by its extensive forests and hilly topography surrounding a significant drinking water reservoir. While direct access to the reservoir's shoreline is restricted due to its function, the surrounding woodlands offer a diverse landscape for outdoor pursuits. The area's varied terrain provides opportunities for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, and more, with occasional views of the impressive reservoir and its historic dam.
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68.0km
05:42
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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24.7km
01:39
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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154
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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04:00
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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02:17
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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04:58
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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02:54
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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02:20
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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02:41
490m
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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128
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21.9km
01:49
230m
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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01:26
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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01:03
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

19
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00:39
50m
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17.0km
01:53
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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27.1km
01:10
230m
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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43.0km
02:18
520m
520m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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22
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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17
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25.3km
01:18
340m
340m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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The Kerspetalsperre region offers various outdoor activities including Hiking, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Gravel biking, and Jogging. The extensive forests and hilly topography provide diverse terrain for these pursuits.
Hikers can explore numerous trails through the extensive forests surrounding Kerspetalsperre. While direct access to the reservoir's edge is restricted, many routes offer views of the water. Komoot provides guides for various hiking experiences, including general hiking and easy hikes.
Yes, the Kerspetalsperre region offers numerous forest trails suitable for mountain biking. The hilly landscape provides varied terrain for MTB enthusiasts. Specific routes can be found in the MTB Trails around Kerspetalsperre guide.
The region's hilly landscape, with many smaller, winding roads and farm tracks, is ideal for road cycling and touring. Cyclists can explore routes away from main roads. Guides like Road Cycling Routes around Kerspetalsperre and Cycling around Kerspetalsperre are available.
Yes, the Kerspetalsperre region offers hiking routes suitable for families. These trails allow visitors to enjoy the natural environment. A dedicated guide for Family-friendly hikes around Kerspetalsperre is available.
Specific trails around Kerspetalsperre are suitable for hiking with dogs. Visitors should check local regulations for any restrictions. Komoot offers a guide for Dog-friendly hikes around Kerspetalsperre.
Yes, it is possible to access hiking trails around Kerspetalsperre using public transport. Komoot provides a guide specifically for Hikes from bus stations around Kerspetalsperre.
Kerspetalsperre is a significant drinking water reservoir with a volume of 15.5 million cubic meters and a surface area of 150 hectares. Its impressive masonry dam, constructed between 1908 and 1912, measures 360 meters in length and 6 meters in width.
No, direct access to the Kerspetalsperre reservoir's shoreline is restricted. The reservoir is fully fenced, and its immediate bank area is designated as a water protection zone, which is not accessible to the public.
Routes in the Kerspetalsperre region have an average rating of 4.58 out of 5 stars on komoot. More than 293,000 visitors have shared their experiences, contributing to this rating.
Official information about Kerspetalsperre is available on the Wupperverband's website. The official website is www.wupperverband.de/internet/web.nsf/id/pa_de_kerspe_talsperre.html.
The general contact number for the Wupperverband is +49 202 583 - 0. For specific inquiries related to the Kerspe-Talsperre region, an additional contact number is 0202/583582.

