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Datteln

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Ruhr Region

Kreis Recklinghausen

Datteln

The Top 20 Lakes around Datteln

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

Last updated: November 13, 2025

Halterner Reservoir

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Great starting point for a lap around the lake. Largest drinking water supply system, therefore bathing is prohibited everywhere.

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North Shore Trail at the Halterner Reservoir

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In spring 2024, the paths will be in very good condition and accessible to any bicycle.

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Hullerner Reservoir

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The Hullern reservoir is very beautiful, as it is usually not as crowded as the Haltern reservoir. If you want, you can take both lakes with you. A great tour. I love to drive them again and again.

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Herner Meer

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The service roads on both sides of the canal and the Herner Meer are great for mountain bikes and trekking bikes. A nice recreational opportunity and a good section for cycling and hiking tours.

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Ternscher Lake

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The Ternscher See was the destination of my tour and I was rewarded by the beautiful place. After a small snack and a cooling cyclist at the beach bar, I …

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Pöppinghauser Wald Nature Reserve

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From the higher riverside path of the Rhein-Herne-Kanal you have a wonderful view of the extensive Bergsenkungs- and nature reserve Pöppinghäuser forest. On extensive water surfaces, numerous species of birds can be observed.

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Stever Dam at the Haltern Reservoir

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Nice section on the bike path around the lake.

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Bruno Lake

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The Beerenbruch nature reserve lies on the border between the two cities of Dortmund and Castrop-Rauxel. It was created around 1950 by subsidence. Here the Brunosee was created as a …

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Emscher-Auen Flood Retention Basin Castrop-Rauxel

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The NSG Mengeder Heide, the Emscher Auen and the Parkhotel are definitely worth a visit. Great cycle paths, many highlights and beautiful views offer pure relaxation.

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Old harbor basin of the Alte Fahrt in Olfen

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The former port of the city of Olfen was converted into a pond. Very suitable as a break area.

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Hullern Reservoir

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Outside of the region, only the Halter reservoir is known. But it is definitely worth making a detour to the Hullener reservoir by bike or on foot. Very scenic!

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The Top 20 Lakes around Datteln

Halterner Reservoir

North Shore Trail at the Halterner Reservoir

Hullerner Reservoir

Herner Meer

Ternscher Lake

Pöppinghauser Wald Nature Reserve

Stever Dam at the Haltern Reservoir

Bruno Lake

Emscher-Auen Flood Retention Basin Castrop-Rauxel

Old harbor basin of the Alte Fahrt in Olfen

Hullern Reservoir

Other adventures around Datteln

Most popular routes around Datteln

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