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

(640)

1,797

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: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Naturpark Bergisches Land

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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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

Hydrology Information Board – Water Nature Trail, Panel 4

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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

Genkel Reservoir

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The Genkeltalsperre is branched through the side valleys.

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14.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

152 m

141 m

139 m

109 m

Surfaces

6.81 km

3.77 km

2.26 km

1.56 km

138 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 19 October

12°C

3°C

21 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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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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