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North Rhine-Westphalia

Märkischer Kreis

Meinerzhagen

Water panorama trail

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Märkischer Kreis

Meinerzhagen

Water panorama trail

Moderate

4.7

(346)

994

hikers

Water panorama trail

03:21

11.9km

250m

Hiking

It starts from the Schallershaus hiking car park. Discover great highlights on the Sauerland-Höhenflug. This circular hike takes you past breathtaking panoramas and historical sites such as the Badinghagen moated castle.

The route offers varied views and deep insights into the region's scenic and historical heritage. The typical Sauerland dams…

by Märkisches Sauerland

Last updated: January 27, 2026

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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2.01 km

Badinghagen Castle

Highlight • Castle

Badinghagen Castle is a moated castle. Its forces are fed by the Agger. The castle is used privately and can only be viewed from the outside.

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5.70 km

Small bay with dam at the Genkel Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Genkel Dam is branched with many small water arms. They were created by the side valleys.

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7.47 km

Genkel Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

If you don't just love asphalt and if you also like to drive on non-asphalted paths, you can only suggest going around the reservoir (approx. 10km). Again and again there are beautiful views of the lake.

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11.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.10 km

1.46 km

761 m

595 m

Surfaces

3.70 km

3.56 km

2.51 km

2.07 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

24°C

13°C

12 %

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Comments

March 8, 2025,Meinerzhagen-Genkeltalsperre

Great tour to the Genketalsperre. Sometimes over wide paths, small trails and a good stretch along the Gelenktalsperre. You can park for free at the Sauerland parking lot Höhenflug.
🔝
P.s Always follow the blue Höhenflug sign or blue arrow...
Very well signposted 👍

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May 14, 2023,Meinerzhagen: Vom Wasser haben wir’s gelernt – Tagestouren im Sauerland

Very nice hike with lots of water for the four-legged friend.

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November 26, 2022,600.🥳Höhenflug extra🥾Meinerzhagen🔁Genkeltalsperre

Our anniversary tour started in Meinerzhagen Heed. It is the Sauerland Höhenflug Extra round in the Meinerzhagen area.
Marking: White "H" on a blue background. From Heed you briefly cross the district road and are led through great mixed forests up to the Fumberg. The Meinhardus Mattenschanze⛷️ will soon be reached. Now it goes steadily downhill to Badinghagen Castle, which …

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August 9, 2021,Sauerländer Höhenflug Rundtour Vom Wasser haben wir's gelernt (Meinerzhagen)

Right at the entry portal of the 250 km long and award-winning long-distance hiking trail, you can enjoy the first beautiful view of the Meinhardus-Mattenschanzen. Hidden deep in the forest is the moated castle Badinghagen, an old knight's seat whose over a thousand-year history has been documented. Today it is used as a private residence and can only be viewed …

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May 30, 2024,Meinerzhagen zur Genkeltalsperre

A really nice round and I have to admit - I didn't know about the dam (there are so few of them here 🤣). We had to put on our rain jackets for 10 minutes, otherwise the weather was OK...

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June 23, 2023,blauer Höhenflug 💙🔁

A very nice and well signposted hiking tour. And we found the Agger spring

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April 8, 2024,Meinerzhagen: Vom Wasser haben wir’s gelernt – Rundwanderung auf dem Sauerland-Höhenflug 🦅

Tour recommendation from Sauerland Höhenflug. Incredibly varied, beautiful tour at the beginning of the Sauerland Höhenflug in Meinerzhagen
google.com/url?q=https://www.sauerland-hoehenflug.de/de/amp/&sa=U&sqi=2&ved=2ahUKEwjTmpqW97KFAxUX_rsIHUofAjAQFnoECBMQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0fNy8mIsWhagI0ERwHXpWL

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July 29, 2025,Meinerzhagen - rondwandeling langs de Sauerland-Höhenflug

The second part of the hike is a challenging one! You have to walk over tree trunks and then through a small stream! Good physical condition and footwear are essential! Well worth it! You'll arrive at a beautiful forest at the back.

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August 20, 2024

It starts from the Schallershaus hiking car park. Discover great highlights on the Sauerland-Höhenflug. This circular hike takes you past breathtaking panoramas and historical sites such as the Badinghagen moated castle.
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The route offers varied views and deep insights into the region's scenic and historical

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Small bay with dam at the Genkel Reservoir

Genkel Reservoir

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