View of the Granetalsperre reservoir – View of the Granetal Reservoir loop from Dörnten

View of the Granetalsperre reservoir – View of the Granetal Reservoir loop from Dörnten

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4.9

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View of the Granetalsperre reservoir – View of the Granetal Reservoir loop from Dörnten

02:31

43.6km

440m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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17.3 km

Granetalsperre

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Granetalsperre

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18.3 km

Grane Reservoir

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The Granetalsperre is great to cycle around. On one side it is paved and on the other side it goes mostly on good, wide forest paths with beautiful views of the dam.

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19.6 km

View of the Granetal Reservoir

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The Granetalsperre is always worth a trip, the paths all around are great! There are enough views of the dam and benches to linger. Just beautiful!

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20.3 km

View of the Granetalsperre reservoir

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At this new vantage point across the Granetalsperre, these are such two-part moments... we only drove here a few weeks ago, there was no view yet. Now the trees are …

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24.1 km

View of the Granetal dam

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A beautiful spot with far-reaching views

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24.3 km

View of the Granetal Reservoir

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Beautiful view over the Granetalsperre

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24.5 km

Granestausee

Lake

28.2 km

Bench with a view of the Grane Reservoir

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Here you have a wonderful view of the Granetalsperre, so you just have to take a short break and let this wonderful landscape work its magic on you

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43.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.7 km

7.24 km

6.42 km

2.28 km

956 m

Surfaces

21.9 km

9.28 km

8.28 km

3.92 km

243 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

15°C

8°C

32 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

December 15, 2024,Grane Gravel

Not such bad conditions! The wind was bearable and it was only wet from below. With the gravel bike you have the advantage that it can get dirty, you are a bit more picky with the racing bike 😁 once the gravel bike is dirty, the little boy comes out and the puddles are definitely allowed 😁 so instead of …

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February 8, 2023,Zeitvertreib

Since the big one was doing sports, a pastime was needed. So grabbed new shoes and gloves and went for a spin.
Both have kept warm and may remain.
Unfortunately, a part around the Grane was quite torn apart. With gravel in Cologne and already iced a number. But still cool impressions with the setting sun. Should I do it …

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June 18, 2023,Die Frau um die Grane gescheucht

Used the weather again and pushed the woman a bit. It was pretty warm.

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