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North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

The Top 20 Lakes in Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

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

Last updated: December 15, 2025

Lake Kemnade

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The Ruhr reservoir is located between Bochum and Witten, at the foot of the Ruhruni Bochum. It is a popular destination for residents of Bochum and the surrounding area. There …

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Kemnader See Weir

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Very nice cycle path around the Kemnader Lake, asphalted and partly with three separate paths for pedestrians, skaters and cyclists. Good starting point for a ride along the Ruhr Valley …

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View of the north shore of Lake Kemnade

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In this section, the footpath, the inline skating path and the cycle path are separated. The cycle path is about six meters higher. It is noisy due to the adjacent A43 motorway, but the view from this point is excellent.

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Hengsteysee and Kaiser Wilhelm Monument (Hohensyburg)

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Hengsteysee and Harkortsee belong together like brother and sister. Both are former water bodies used by heavy industry that have been converted into well-used recreational waters with good water quality …

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Kemnader Lake – Heveney Harbor

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When the weather is good, Annegret is often at the large car park with her ice cream van. In case you fancy a refreshment. ;) Unfortunately, it is usually quite …

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View of Beyenburg and the Beyenburger Reservoir

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An old monastery surrounded by half-timbered houses, a quiet lake and sparse deciduous forests on the hills - who comes to Beyenburg in the east Wuppertal, the city is suddenly …

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Paved lakeside trail at Kemnader See

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Really great path along the lake.
When the weather is nice, however, it is often very crowded.

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Hasper Reservoir

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What is striking about the Hasper dam are the two towers, each at the end of the dam, and the beautiful Art Nouveau parapet. Before the refurbishment, the towers were …

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View of Beyenburg and the Beyenburg Reservoir

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From here you have the best view of Beyenburg

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Heilenbecke Reservoir

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The special thing about this dam is its age: built between 1894 and 1896, it is the oldest dam in South Westphalia and is a listed building. Originally used as …

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