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North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

Rheinbach

Steinbach Reservoir – Madbachtalsperre loop from Stiefelsbach und Zuflüsse

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

Rheinbach

Steinbach Reservoir – Madbachtalsperre loop from Stiefelsbach und Zuflüsse

Hard

4.5

(17)

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Steinbach Reservoir – Madbachtalsperre loop from Stiefelsbach und Zuflüsse

05:19

19.1km

360m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Tips

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Naturpark Rheinland

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.60 km

View of the Eifel Countryside

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At the marked spot, you are in the middle of the forest. There is no view whatsoever.

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4.47 km

Hahnenberg Forest Trail

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In dry times this path is definitely enchanted. After prolonged rainfall, it turns into a small swamp that appears just as enchanted. Then it's better to take a small trail next door.

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9.36 km

Zitterpappel Information Board at Talsperrenweg

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There are many boards with useful information about trees and animals on the dam path. Not only educational for children...

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9.45 km

Small lake near Steinbachtalsperre

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The reservoir for the Steinbach dam is still quite full.

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10.1 km

Quiet spot with a great view

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Very impressive to see the dam without water. The hole in the dam is very big. You can see what the flood has done.

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10.4 km

View of the Steinbach Reservoir from the benches

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Nice place for a picnic. Between the trees you can enjoy the sunset mood over the dam in the late afternoon.

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10.5 km

Steinbach Reservoir

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The photos that can still be seen of the Steinbach dam, which show a large, shimmering blue water surface, are older. After the heavy rain catastrophe of July 2021, due …

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16.3 km

Madbachtalsperre

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The Steinbach dam, which is not far away, is now dry - i.e. after the heavy rain catastrophe of July 2021 - and a green area can be seen instead …

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19.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

3.89 km

1.36 km

422 m

Surfaces

6.41 km

6.09 km

2.67 km

2.36 km

1.49 km

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

28°C

16°C

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Steinbach Reservoir – Madbachtalsperre loop from Stiefelsbach und Zuflüsse

View of the Eifel Countryside

Hahnenberg Forest Trail

Zitterpappel Information Board at Talsperrenweg

Small lake near Steinbachtalsperre

Quiet spot with a great view

View of the Steinbach Reservoir from the benches

Steinbach Reservoir

Madbachtalsperre

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