The Top 20 Lakes in the Eifel
Looking to visit the best lakes in the Eifel? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Eifel’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 5, 2025
When the dam was built at the beginning of the 20th century, the Urftsee was the largest reservoir in Europe. The reservoir lies entirely within the Eifel National Park, where …
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Beautiful footpath, partly over wooden footbridges, in the immediate vicinity of the shore.
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This Maar is not only very beautiful and can be reached on the MaareGlück circular route, there is also a forest café and a swimming pool here. You can swim …
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One of the most beautiful, if not the most beautiful vantage point on the Rursee.
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The first of the many dam walls that we encounter on the Eifelsteig. From the small rest area above you have a beautiful view of the dam and lake. Unfortunately, the dam wall cannot be entered.
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The "Eifel Views" are an initiative of the German-Belgian Nature Park
and from Rureifel-Tourismus e. V .. There are particularly beautiful viewpoints in the Eifel.
(There are over 60 of …
and from Rureifel-Tourismus e. V .. There are particularly beautiful viewpoints in the Eifel.
(There are over 60 of …
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This diverse reservoir is recommended at any time of year. It and its surroundings also have a lot to offer for children.
The fish ladder with the glass underwater area …
The fish ladder with the glass underwater area …
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The Weinfelder Maar or Totenmaar is located in a nature reserve. Although swimming in the lake is forbidden, there is a lot to discover. It is the middle of the …
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Nice to see this Weinfelder Maar again. One can really make beautiful walks in that area!
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There are many places on Laacher See where you can discover mofettes. In my opinion, most of them are in this section. Have fun marveling and listening. Listening was what fascinated me most.
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