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The Top 20 Lakes around Remscheid

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

Last updated: October 31, 2025

Eschbach Reservoir

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The Eschbachtalsperre is a "pioneer" dam: It is the first drinking water dam in Germany and the oldest in North Rhine-Westphalia. Today it is used as an emergency supply for …

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Panzer Reservoir

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At the Panzertalsperre you can switch off wonderfully. It is part of the recreational area of Remscheid and is not far from a residential area. The dam was built in …

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North Shore of the Eschbach Reservoir

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"... The Eschbach dam was built as the first drinking water dam in Germany. With its construction, the famous Aachen civil engineer Otto Intze created not only a pioneering work …

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Krähwinkler Bridge

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Great view of the dam and the water sports.

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Feldbach forebay of the Wupper Reservoir

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Bizarre view into the deep abyss of the watercourse

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Eschbach Dam

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Beautiful, very old dam. A tour is highly recommended. The forest path remains on a level and is very easy to drive on, almost like asphalt.

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Pond at Reinshagenshammer

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"... In 1692 the burger waiter's records of Schleifkotten des Zensis zu Überfeld (located on the Diepmannsbach below Ueberfeld, today on the left side of the A1 motorway northbound) appear …

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Dörpe Forebay

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From this point you have a wonderful view of the Wupper

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View of the Eschbachtalsperre

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At the Eschbachtalsperre you can go hiking.

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Confluence of the Feldbach pre-dam

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"... The Wupper dam has a total of 5 barrages - here we are at the confluence of the Feldbach barrage. The barrages are separated from the main reservoir by …

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The Top 20 Lakes around Remscheid

Eschbach Reservoir

Panzer Reservoir

North Shore of the Eschbach Reservoir

Krähwinkler Bridge

Feldbach forebay of the Wupper Reservoir

Eschbach Dam

Pond at Reinshagenshammer

Dörpe Forebay

View of the Eschbachtalsperre

Confluence of the Feldbach pre-dam

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