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Hochsauerlandkreis

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Hochsauerlandkreis

The Top 20 Lakes in Hochsauerlandkreis

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

Last updated: October 31, 2025

Sorpesee Dam

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The Sorpesee dam wall ... a must when you are in the area. A little stop with the opportunity to eat or drink and continue the journey!

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Diemelsee Dam (Diemel Reservoir)

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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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Sorpesee (Lake Sorpe)

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Nice destination with ice cream parlors and a beautiful promenade :)

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Amecke Dam on Lake Sorpesee

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Very nice bike path around the lake.

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Sorpe Dam

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The Sorpesee is a beautiful leisure and recreation area in the Sauerland

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Hennesee Reservoir

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One of the beautiful hiking trails is the A8 hiking trail. This leads 1x around the Hennesee and is worthwhile.

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Panorama Trail Diemelsteig – Views of Diemelsee

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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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Hennesee Skywalk and Himmelsleiter (Heaven’s Ladder)

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Unfortunately, here as well as at Sorpesee, you have a side along the main road, next time I would stay on the east side for the way there and back.

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Esmecke Reservoir

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The Esmecke reservoir is a nice place to relax and unwind.

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Hillebachsee with wakeboarding

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A mountain lake, surrounded by meadow slopes: this is the Hillebachsee with a bay. Perfect for a break with a dip in the cool water. Or just sit on the …

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The Top 20 Lakes in Hochsauerlandkreis

Sorpesee Dam

Diemelsee Dam (Diemel Reservoir)

Sorpesee (Lake Sorpe)

Amecke Dam on Lake Sorpesee

Sorpe Dam

Hennesee Reservoir

Panorama Trail Diemelsteig – Views of Diemelsee

Hennesee Skywalk and Himmelsleiter (Heaven’s Ladder)

Esmecke Reservoir

Hillebachsee with wakeboarding

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