Aartalsee Loop Trail – Aartal Reservoir Dam loop from Mudersbach
Aartalsee Loop Trail – Aartal Reservoir Dam loop from Mudersbach
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Aartalsee Loop Trail – Aartal Reservoir Dam loop from Mudersbach
01:58
7.64km
30m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 14, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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2.54 km
Aartal Lake
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3.72 km
Aartalsee Loop Trail
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There are several benches along the route, perfect for a short break. A longer rest can be planned at the shelter in Niederweidbach, which offers a beautiful view of the lake and plenty of seating.
For food, you can either visit the "Seeterrasse Niederweidbach" restaurant or, for a quick bite, the "Aartalgrill," which is very popular, especially in good weather – it's a favorite spot for bikers. For more traditional fare, the Hotel-Restaurant "Seehof" is the place to go.
An alternative, free parking area can be found at the community center in Rossbach, directly opposite the "Dicke Eiche" (Thick Oak), one of the natural monuments along the hiking trail.
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3.86 km
Aartal Reservoir Dam
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The final trigger for the construction of the Aartalsperre was the flood in February 1984, which caused particularly devastating floods in the city of Herborn and caused damage in the entire Dill and Lahn area in the order of (at that time) 160 million DM.
After a construction period of approx. 6 years and a successful test damming, the system was approved under water law on March 10, 1992 by the dam supervision at the RP Gießen on the recommendation of the dam committee.
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4.01 km
Lounge chair at Aartalsee
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5.27 km
View of Niederweidbach
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5.60 km
Aartal Reservoir
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6.83 km
Aartalsee Bird Breeding Area
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6.87 km
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7.64 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.20 km
567 m
453 m
225 m
144 m
Surfaces
6.38 km
837 m
371 m
< 100 m
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