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North Rhine-Westphalia

Märkischer Kreis

Meinerzhagen

Genkeltalsperre – Genkel Reservoir loop from Meinerzhagen

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Märkischer Kreis

Meinerzhagen

Genkeltalsperre – Genkel Reservoir loop from Meinerzhagen

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Genkeltalsperre – Genkel Reservoir loop from Meinerzhagen

01:30

17.2km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: May 13, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Naturpark Bergisches Land

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.94 km

At the Hexeneiche

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At the Meinerzhagener Hexeneiche bank and table invite for a restful rest.

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2.78 km

View from Heed to Redlendorf after logging

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Many forests have disappeared due to the bark beetle.

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5.94 km

Genkeltalsperre Dam

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The Genkeltalsperre is a pure drinking water dam and is located in the urban areas of Gummersbach and Meinerzhagen. It is mainly fed by the rivers Genkel and Grotmicke. The …

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8.16 km

Genkeltalsperre Dam

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Very nice dam and easy to walk around.

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9.60 km

Bay at the Genkel Reservoir

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Nice circular route, easy to drive 👍

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11.2 km

View of Genkel Dam

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Genkel is a drinking water dam with steep banks.

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12.5 km

If you don't just love asphalt and if you also like to drive on non-asphalted paths, you can only suggest going around the reservoir (approx. 10km). Again and again there are beautiful views of the lake.

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12.6 km

Genkel Reservoir Gauge Station

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When circumnavigating the reservoir, I saw two people on a weekday. Very quiet here and beautiful nature.

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17.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

2.57 km

896 m

Surfaces

9.49 km

4.99 km

2.55 km

207 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 7 July

19°C

15°C

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Genkeltalsperre – Genkel Reservoir loop from Meinerzhagen

At the Hexeneiche

View from Heed to Redlendorf after logging

Genkeltalsperre Dam

Genkeltalsperre Dam

Bay at the Genkel Reservoir

View of Genkel Dam

Genkel Reservoir

Genkel Reservoir Gauge Station

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