Madbachtalsperre – Pommersbach Stream Crossing loop from Watzenberg

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Madbachtalsperre – Pommersbach Stream Crossing loop from Watzenberg

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Madbachtalsperre – Pommersbach Stream Crossing loop from Watzenberg

04:08

15.4km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Madbachtal

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.17 km

Idyllic valley meadow with a stream in Madbachtal

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Nice path from the Hahnenberg to the Maadbachtalsperre. Light beech forest, large clearing in the valley and wet meadows in the upper area alternate.

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9.29 km

Madbachtalsperre

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The Steinbach dam, which is not far away, is now dry - i.e. after the heavy rain catastrophe of July 2021 - and a green area can be seen instead …

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10.1 km

View of the Eifel Countryside

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When the weather is clear you have a very nice view from here. Just stop for a moment and enjoy.

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11.5 km

Pommersbach Stream Crossing

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The small stream is the Pommersbach, which appeared to be more of a small trickle during our visit today due to the prevailing dryness.

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13.1 km

Unteres Steinbachtal

Nature Reserve

13.4 km

Forest Path in the Eifel

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A beautiful area to spend a holiday.

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14.0 km

Steinbach Reservoir

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The photos that can still be seen of the Steinbach dam, which show a large, shimmering blue water surface, are older. After the heavy rain catastrophe of July 2021, due …

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14.1 km

View of the Steinbach Reservoir from the benches

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Nice place for a picnic. Between the trees you can enjoy the sunset mood over the dam in the late afternoon.

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14.3 km

Quiet spot with a great view

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Very impressive to see the dam without water. The hole in the dam is very big. You can see what the flood has done.

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15.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

2.41 km

1.56 km

Surfaces

6.66 km

3.83 km

2.45 km

2.36 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

15°C

4°C

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

June 8, 2023,Steinbachtalsperre – Madbachtalsperre Runde von Queckenberg

It is best to go to the Steinbach dam first. After the flood in 2021 it will be shut down.
Ends the tour at the Malbbach dam and then jumps into the water to cool off. Perfect tour.

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