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Madbachtalsperre – Pommersbach Stream Crossing loop from Watzenberg

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Madbachtalsperre – Pommersbach Stream Crossing loop from Watzenberg

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Madbachtalsperre – Pommersbach Stream Crossing loop from Watzenberg

04:08

15.4km

180m

Hiking

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

Last updated: June 29, 2026

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Madbachtal

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.17 km

Idyllic valley meadow with a stream in Madbachtal

Highlight • Natural

Nice path from the Hahnenberg to the Maadbachtalsperre. Light beech forest, large clearing in the valley and wet meadows in the upper area alternate.

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9.29 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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10.1 km

View of the Eifel Countryside

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When the weather is clear you have a very nice view from here. Just stop for a moment and enjoy.

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11.5 km

Pommersbach Stream Crossing

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The small stream is the Pommersbach, which appeared to be more of a small trickle during our visit today due to the prevailing dryness.

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13.1 km

Unteres Steinbachtal

Nature Reserve

13.4 km

Forest Path in the Eifel

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Just relax

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14.0 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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14.1 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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15.0 km

Small lake near Steinbachtalsperre

Highlight • Lake

The reservoir for the Steinbach dam is still quite full.

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15.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

2.41 km

1.56 km

Surfaces

6.66 km

3.84 km

2.45 km

2.35 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

21°C

16°C

84 %

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Comments

June 8, 2023,Steinbachtalsperre – Madbachtalsperre Runde von Queckenberg

It is best to go to the Steinbach dam first. After the flood in 2021 it will be shut down.
Ends the tour at the Malbbach dam and then jumps into the water to cool off. Perfect tour.

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Madbachtalsperre – Pommersbach Stream Crossing loop from Watzenberg

Idyllic valley meadow with a stream in Madbachtal

Madbachtalsperre

View of the Eifel Countryside

Pommersbach Stream Crossing

Forest Path in the Eifel

Steinbach Reservoir

View of the Steinbach Reservoir from the benches

Small lake near Steinbachtalsperre

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