The Top 20 Lakes around Brilon
Looking to visit the best lakes around Brilon? 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 Brilon’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 6, 2025
Ettelsberg Reservoir
Highlight • Lake
The storage pool is for the artificial snow of the ski slopes. A tour around the storage basin gives new impressions and prospects. Bathing forbidden.
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Diemelsee Dam (Diemel Reservoir)
Highlight • Monument
From the dam you look south over the forest-lined Diemelsee and north to the power plant building deep below you. There the Diemel continues its journey through the Diemeltal.
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Diemel Reservoir
Highlight • Lake
By bike you can fully enjoy the picturesque landscape of Lake Diemelsee. When cycling around the lake you also have the opportunity to rest on beautiful beaches and hop into …
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Panorama Trail Diemelsteig – Views of Diemelsee
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Way from the hiking car park Florenbicke located directly on the Diemelsee. Signage is good, step resistance, sturdy shoes and a certain degree of resilience are recommended.
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Aabach Reservoir
Highlight • Lake
The almost three-kilometer-long and 1.5-kilometer-wide dam provides drinking water for more than 250,000 residents. Here you can enjoy nature and take in the sweeping views over the water. Unfortunately, swimming …
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