Water panorama trail

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Märkischer Kreis

Meinerzhagen

Water panorama trail

Moderate

4.6

(370)

1,039

hikers

Water panorama trail

03:33

12.7km

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: September 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.36 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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6.17 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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7.93 km

Genkel Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Genkeltalsperre is branched through the side valleys.

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12.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

1.02 km

825 m

603 m

Surfaces

4.10 km

3.37 km

2.72 km

2.49 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

11°C

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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.
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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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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,Sauerland: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
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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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January 1, 2023,Meinerzhagen (Sauersteig Meinhardus Runde)

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The beginning has been made ... the first 12.5 km in 2023! 💪🏻😉

I wish all Komootlers an injury-free New Year and many unforgettable hiking moments in 2023!

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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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