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

Last updated: October 6, 2025

Edersee Dam

A bike ride to the Edersee is always worthwhile. It is particularly beautiful here in summer, because the deciduous forests on the banks are beautifully green. On hot days, the …

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Ettelsberg Reservoir

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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Lakeside Trail at Edersee National Park

The bike path is very nice to ride, but be careful: in places it goes very steeply downhill next to the bike path.

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Edersee Dam

The imposing dam forms the second largest reservoir in Germany in terms of area and the third largest in terms of volume. The wall is now over a hundred years …

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View of the Edersee Dam

A highlight in every season

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Edersee Dam

A very impressive structure and a highly recommended highlight.

The 400 m long and 47 m high Eder Dam was built between 1908 and 1914.

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Diemelsee

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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Edertalsperre

For me one of the most beautiful dams and always worth a trip. I love coming here on my tours.

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Twistesee

Move in the fresh air, discover the beauties of nature and feel really well: The beautiful Twistesee is a paradise for water sports enthusiasts, anglers, sun worshipers and those seeking relaxation.

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Affolderner See

Definitely, great view

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Edersee Dam

Ettelsberg Reservoir

Lakeside Trail at Edersee National Park

Edersee Dam

View of the Edersee Dam

Edersee Dam

Diemelsee

Edertalsperre

Twistesee

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