Looking to visit the best lakes in Städteregion Aachen? 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 Städteregion Aachen’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: October 11, 2025

Urft Dam

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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View of the Dreilägerbach Dam

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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Struffelt Pond

Especially recommended at dusk.

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View of the Rursee

Great views of the Rurtalsperre - I almost felt like I was in Canada. 😀

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Perlenbach Dam

Here at the reservoir it is wonderfully quiet. In many places you have a beautiful view of the lake and the opposite side of the river.

The Perlenbachtalsperre is located …

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Paulushofdamm

The Paulushofdamm separates the Obersee from the Rursee. From here you can hike or cycle left on the Rursee in the direction of the Schwammenauel dam or right on the Urftseerandweg to the Urftsee dam.

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Einruhr am Rursee

Einruhr is a nice and worthwhile village with many possibilities for rest and meals.

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Forebay of the Dreilägerbach Dam

The forebay can be viewed well from the dam wall. There are many animals to watch here.

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Wehebachtalsperre

The Wehebach Dam was built in the 1980s and serves as a flood protection and drinking water supply for the region. The Wehebach Dam is fed by several streams, including the Wehebach, which gives it its name.

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View of Blausteinsee

Created by the replenishment of an open pit residual hole of the former lignite mine "Zukunft", the approximately 100 hectare Blausteinsee is today the center of a leisure and recreation …

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The Top 20 Lakes in Städteregion Aachen

Urft Dam

View of the Dreilägerbach Dam

Struffelt Pond

View of the Rursee

Perlenbach Dam

Paulushofdamm

Einruhr am Rursee

Forebay of the Dreilägerbach Dam

Wehebachtalsperre

View of Blausteinsee

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