Alfsee South Dam – View of the Alfsee loop from Rüsskamps Pött

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Alfsee South Dam – View of the Alfsee loop from Rüsskamps Pött

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Alfsee South Dam – View of the Alfsee loop from Rüsskamps Pött

02:37

10.4km

10m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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1.54 km

Alfsee South Dam

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The view from here over the water is simply beautiful in both directions. Of course, the sunsets are especially beautiful.

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3.24 km

Alfsee Reservoir

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The water surface of the flood retention basin Alfhausen-Rieste, or the Alfsee as the lake is also called, covers approx. 2.2 km², the shore length approx. seven kilometers. A wonderful …

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4.05 km

View of the Alfsee

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The one-way route around the lake is approximately 7 kilometers. There is a paved path at the top of the dike from which you can see the lake the whole time.

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4.68 km

Alfsee

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The Alfsee invites you for a walk. On the "dike" there are some seating options for a break or just to sit and let your soul dangle. If the Alfsee …

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5.45 km

North shore of the Alfsee

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The Alfsee is a nice destination for a long walk. From the parking lot in the north, it's just under eight kilometers around the lake. Wonderful quiet, almost no traffic …

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5.89 km

Alfsee Parking Lot

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Nice big parking lot. Perfectly sufficient in autumn. Things look completely different here in summer.

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6.26 km

The Alfsee is a 2.2 km² reservoir in the north of the Osnabrück district.
The Alfsee is the main basin and part of the Alfhausen-Rieste flood retention basin, which ensures flood protection in the Hase lowlands.

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10.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.04 km

2.95 km

2.16 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Comments

October 29, 2023,23-65, Alfsee

A walk around Lake Alfsee is a wonderful way to enjoy nature. The picturesque lake and the surrounding landscape offer a relaxing break.
Ideal for getting some fresh air and leaving everyday life behind.

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January 31, 2025,Um den Alfsee

On the last day of January at (what felt like) 1 degree, a walk around the Alfsee. Blue sky, bright sunshine and almost alone in nature.

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August 25, 2024,Alfsee # 5/10 Iron Lake Challenge Niedersachsen

The Alfsee is now my 5th lake in the Iron Lake Challenge Lower Saxony. A beautiful tour that really went along the lake the whole time. Free parking is available directly at the lake.

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November 2, 2023,Um den Alfsee bei Windstärke 6

Once all the way around the Alfsee. And then when it's windy - with gusts up to force 6. Then the path can be quite strenuous.

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April 24, 2025,Von Alfsee-Parkplatz nach Wasserskianlage

I had an appointment in Ibbenbüren this morning and actually wanted to do my hike there, specifically in Tecklenburg's old town.
The weather wasn't cooperating.
On the way home, I drove to Alfsee 🏞️ and, lo and behold, no rain 💦 there.
So, a walk around Alfsee 🏞️.
Very nice walk 🚶🚶🚶

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September 6, 2024,Iron Lake Challenge 06 - Alfsee

Today we went around the Alfsee. And that completes the fourth of the 10 Iron Lake Challenges. The Alfsee is an artificially created flood protection retention basin and is therefore rather monotonous and scenically boring. However, there are a lot of birds here and the entire circuit around the lake runs along the water. There is a large car park, …

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