Sengbach Reservoir – View of the Sengbach Reservoir loop from Kuhle

Running trails & routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Leichlingen (Rhld.)

Sengbach Reservoir – View of the Sengbach Reservoir loop from Kuhle

Moderate

4.4

(63)

781

runners

Sengbach Reservoir – View of the Sengbach Reservoir loop from Kuhle

01:22

12.2km

240m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Bergisches Land

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.37 km

Descent to Sengbachtalsperre Dam

Highlight • Trail

This path leads quite steeply downhill directly to the dam of the Sengbachtalsperre.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

1.65 km

Sengbach Reservoir

Highlight • Monument

A hike from Schloss Burg, via the Diederich temple to the dam wall, is very easy to do and there is a lot to see. The hike can be extended by simply doing another lap around the dam itself.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2.95 km

View of the Sengbach Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view of the Sengbachtalsperre, which lies dark in the valley.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

4.42 km

Normally, after the war, the individually buried soldiers were reburied in collective cemeteries. At the mother's request, this grave was preserved and is intended to commemorate the senseless death of …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5.42 km

Oberes Sengbachtal

Nature Reserve

7.99 km

Bench in Naturpark Bergisches Land

Highlight • Rest Area

If you want, you can take a short break here.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

9.83 km

View of the Sengbach Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view of the dam

Translated by Google •

Tip by

10.6 km

View of the dam wall of the Sengbach dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lap around the entire dam is worth it!

Translated by Google •

Tip by

12.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.80 km

1.05 km

554 m

381 m

312 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.58 km

2.15 km

1.96 km

496 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

12°C

7°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

August 17, 2025,Sengbach-Talsperrenlauf 2025

Thanks to the organizers of a fantastic running experience in beautiful surroundings.

Showing Translation

August 20, 2023,Sengbachtalsperrenlauf

5:38 pace,
Net 1:03:48, 11.3 km
Great, for with without training!

Showing Translation

August 21, 2021,Einmal um die Sengbachtalsperre

I walked around the dam again for the first time in at least 10 years 👍

Showing Translation

January 19, 2023,Laufstrecke

Very nice hiking or jogging route. Easy to walk path through very beautiful forest area.

Showing Translation

July 3, 2022,Laufrunde Sengbachtalsperre

Very nice running circuit in beautiful nature with beautiful views of the dam.

Showing Translation

Want to know more?

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate Send to Phone

Report restricted access

Nearby routes

Hard

4.7

4,145

Old Market – Clarenbach Canal loop from Köln Hauptbahnhof

02:04h

19.8km

60m

Easy

4.5

407

Wupper Trail

00:28h

4.44km

30m

Moderate

5.0

Schöller along the Düssel through Osterholz

01:19h

10.9km

200m

Moderate

4.5

2,309

Deutz Swing Bridge – Severins Bridge loop from Köln Messe/Deutz (tief)

00:51h

8.09km

40m

Moderate

4.7

Via meadow and forest paths up to the Toelle Tower

01:23h

11.5km

210m

Hard

5.0

Up and down through the Burgholz

01:25h

11.7km

290m

Moderate

4.7

1,886

Rhine Promenade Düsseldorf – Rheinknie Bridge loop from Graf-Adolf-Platz

01:06h

10.5km

30m

Hard

4.8

1,585

Deutz Swing Bridge – Severins Bridge loop from Köln-Mülheim

02:23h

22.5km

80m

Moderate

Heimatweg 3

01:15h

11.4km

150m

Moderate

4.6

1,433

View of the Aachener Weiher – Aachener Pond loop from Köln Süd

00:40h

6.41km

40m

Moderate

4.4

1,406

Rautenstrauch Canal – Rautenstrauch Canal loop from Köln West

01:02h

9.80km

30m

Hard

4.3

1,343

Decksteiner Pond – Decksteiner Pond loop from Köln-Ehrenfeld

01:45h

16.7km

60m

Sengbach Reservoir – View of the Sengbach Reservoir loop from Kuhle

Descent to Sengbachtalsperre Dam

Sengbach Reservoir

View of the Sengbach Reservoir

Lothar Thieves Memorial Grave

Bench in Naturpark Bergisches Land

View of the Sengbach Reservoir

View of the dam wall of the Sengbach dam

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️