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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Waldeck-Frankenberg

Edertal

Edersee Dam – Edersee Dam loop from Edertal

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Running trails & routes

Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Waldeck-Frankenberg

Edertal

Edersee Dam – Edersee Dam loop from Edertal

Hard

runners

Edersee Dam – Edersee Dam loop from Edertal

03:17

27.8km

640m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Nationalpark Kellerwald-Edersee

Naturpark Kellerwald-Edersee

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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316 m

Affoldern Dam on the Eder River

Highlight • Structure

nice view of the Eder

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6.74 km

Viewpoint

12.1 km

Fünfseenblick Edersee

Viewpoint

16.9 km

Rehbach-Teich

Lake

20.1 km

View of Waldeck Castle and Lake Edersee

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The islands are only visible at low tide. You also have a wonderful view of Waldeck Castle from here.

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20.5 km

Edersee Dam

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In terms of volume, the Edersee is the third largest reservoir in Germany. The lake is popular with excursionists for hiking, cycling or running. A path winds along the bank …

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21.9 km

Edersee Visitor Center

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In the meantime the construction is finished and you can see the visitor center.

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22.0 km

Edersee Dam

Highlight • Monument

For me one of the most beautiful dams and always worth a trip. I love coming here on my tours.

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22.3 km

Edersee Dam

Highlight • Monument

A very impressive structure and a highly recommended highlight.
The 400 m long and 47 m high Eder Dam was built between 1908 and 1914.

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27.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

4.79 km

3.46 km

1.52 km

1.17 km

751 m

Surfaces

9.37 km

7.09 km

6.02 km

4.08 km

1.16 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Friday 10 July

27°C

12°C

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Affoldern Dam on the Eder River

View of Waldeck Castle and Lake Edersee

Edersee Dam

Edersee Visitor Center

Edersee Dam

Edersee Dam

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