The Top 20 Lakes around Meppen
Looking to visit the best lakes around Meppen? 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 Meppen’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: December 13, 2025
Geeste Reservoir North Beach
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The artificial lake was built in the 1980s as a cooling water basin for the Emsland nuclear power plant, twelve kilometers away. It is about two kilometers long and just over a kilometer wide at its widest point.
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Geeste Reservoir (West Side)
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Here is a tourist restaurant with a view of the Geestesee. You can charge e-bikes with your own charger here on request.
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Haselünne Lake
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The lake is near a camping and weekend park on the Hase. It is embedded in the charming landscape of a nature reserve. The approximately 100 meter long sandy beach …
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Lake Dankern (Recreational Lake)
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Known from radio and television, just holiday park "Schloss Dankern".
So much is going on here ... so if you fancy a lot of hustle and bustle ...
So much is going on here ... so if you fancy a lot of hustle and bustle ...
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Deichkrone Restaurant at Lake Geeste
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You want to know more about the reservoir Geeste? Here:
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speicherbecken_Geeste
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speicherbecken_Geeste
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