The Top 20 Attractions around Rur Dam
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Rur Dam. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Rur Dam is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: December 2, 2025
View over Woffelsbach and the Rursee
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With the construction of the Rurtalsperre 1934-1938 and its expansion 1955-1959, a large part of the old Woffelsbach in the Rursee disappeared. At the same time, tourism in Woffelsbach began, âŠ
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Paulushof Dam
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The Paulushofdamm separates the Obersee from the Rursee. From here you can hike or cycle left on the Rursee in the direction of the Schwammenauel dam or right on the Urftseerandweg to the Urftsee dam.
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Rursee and Rurberg
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From here you can change from one boat to the other and take the big lake tour, take a nice break or enjoy the view on a bench.
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Rur Dam (Schwammenauel Reservoir)
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With a height of almost 70 meters, the dam is one of the highest in Germany and correspondingly large is the Rursee behind it. The dam was built mainly to âŠ
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Marina on the Rursee near Schwammenauel
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Anyone who does not yet know Lake Rur has missed something. Hiking, water sports, cycling ... everything is offered here
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