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North Rhine-Westphalia

Märkischer Kreis

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Oestertalsperre – Oestertal Dam loop from Berndebachtal

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Märkischer Kreis

Herscheid

Oestertalsperre – Oestertal Dam loop from Berndebachtal

Easy

4.9

(11)

hikers

Oestertalsperre – Oestertal Dam loop from Berndebachtal

01:43

6.28km

90m

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: April 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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282 m

View of Nordhelle

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The transmission mast of the Nordhelle is easy to see

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732 m

Bench with a view of the reservoir in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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The saying on the bank just perceive 😎🤟🏼

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1.21 km

North of the ridge of the Ebbegebirge lies the Oestertalsperre, which is a nice milestone on the way to Attendorn. The dam is popular with water sports enthusiasts and anglers, at the right temperatures you can swim in it.

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2.61 km

View of the Oestertalsperre Dam

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a great view from the forest of the insta dam

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3.63 km

View of the valley from the bench

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beautiful vision

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3.95 km

View of Himmelmert and Östertalsperre

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Beautiful view of Himmelmert and the Östertalsperre.

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4.54 km

Oestertal Dam

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Impressive building. And beautifully situated in the valley.

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4.56 km

Water Level Gauge at Sauerland Reservoir

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In September 2025, the water level (in all dams in the Sauerland region) will be extremely low.
You can see this clearly here...

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6.28 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.78 km

665 m

535 m

297 m

Surfaces

4.53 km

856 m

387 m

297 m

207 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Friday 10 July

27°C

13°C

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Oestertalsperre – Oestertal Dam loop from Berndebachtal

View of Nordhelle

Bench with a view of the reservoir in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge