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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Städteregion Aachen

Simmerath

View of Eiserbach Dam and Lake

North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Städteregion Aachen

Simmerath

View of Eiserbach Dam and Lake

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View of Eiserbach Dam and Lake

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Location: Simmerath, Städteregion Aachen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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LadyDi

August 7, 2025

Beautiful vantage point of the Eiserbach dam south of Rurberg – when the water level is high, the full dimensions of the structure are revealed.

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Michael Holthuysen 🇿🇦🇩🇪🇪🇺

July 9, 2024

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The dam is the Eiserbach Dam, completed in 1959 and built directly south of Rurberg. The 21 m high, 235 m long, and 7.5 m wide dam at its crest is an earth dam with a clay lining and a capacity of 90,000 m³. When the Rur Reservoir is high, it is also dammed on its upstream side.
From here, you have a fantastic view of the Eiserbachsee natural outdoor swimming pool and the Rursee.

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ATM 2019

April 23, 2025

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This is a great lake where you can go cycling or hiking.

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Elevation 290 m

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Monday 31 August

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