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The Top 20 Lakes around Kreis Düren

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

Last updated: November 19, 2025

Wooden boardwalks at Heimbach Reservoir

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Beautiful footpath, partly over wooden footbridges, in the immediate vicinity of the shore.

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Eifel view

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One of the most beautiful, if not the most beautiful vantage point on the Rursee.

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Obermaubach Reservoir

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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.
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View of the Rursee

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The Rursee is really nice and very suitable for a Sunday walk. For passionate hikers maybe a bit boring, but the view over the dam is still worth it.
Highly recommended!

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View over Woffelsbach and the Rursee

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With the construction of the Rurtalsperre 1934-1938 and its expansion 1955-1959, a large part of the old Woffelsbach in the Rursee disappeared. At the same time, tourism in Woffelsbach began, …

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Paulushof Dam

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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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Rur Dam (Schwammenauel Reservoir)

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With a height of almost 70 meters, the dam is one of the highest in Germany and correspondingly large is the Rursee behind it. The dam was built mainly to …

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Heimbach Weir

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The dam in Heimbach serves to regulate the fluctuating water level on the Rurstausee and the Urftstausee. From here you have a nice view of the Heimbacher reservoir.

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Obermaubach Dam

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A really nice place for a break. From here you have a wonderful view over the reservoir. For a snack or a coffee, I recommend Café Fink near the bridge. …

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Marina on the Rursee near Schwammenauel

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Anyone who does not yet know Lake Rur has missed something. Hiking, water sports, cycling ... everything is offered here

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The Top 20 Lakes around Kreis Düren

Wooden boardwalks at Heimbach Reservoir

Eifel view

Obermaubach Reservoir

View of the Rursee

View over Woffelsbach and the Rursee

Paulushof Dam

Rur Dam (Schwammenauel Reservoir)

Heimbach Weir

Obermaubach Dam

Marina on the Rursee near Schwammenauel

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