The Top 20 Lakes around Simmerath
Looking to visit the best lakes around Simmerath? 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 Simmerath’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 19, 2025
Urft Dam
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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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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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View of the Urft Dam and the Urftsee
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Here, in addition to a great view, there is a really good snack and you can take the boat back to Rurberg.
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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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View of the Dreilägerbach Dam
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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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