Dhünntalsperre

Here you have a great view of the large Dhünntalsperre, after all Germany's second largest drinking water dam. All around is a lot of nature with many rare and protected species.

Impressive construction and one of the few places where you come directly to the dam. Otherwise, the circular route always remains at a distance, because of drinking water

The name of the Great Dhünntalsperre derives not from their dimensions, but from their main tributary, the brook "Great Dhünn" ago. The dam was built in 1960-1962. It was quickly recognized that the capacity of the Dhünntalsperre for the future drinking water supply would not be enough. The conversion began in April 1975 and ended in 1985. The round tower in the reservoir, through which the water is extracted, leads 50 meters down to the bottom of the dam.
More information at Wikipedia.

The so-called dam route leads around the entire reservoir including Vorsperren and covers nearly 40 km.

Here you have a great view of the large Dhünntalsperre, after all Germany's second largest drinking water dam. All around is a lot of nature with many rare and protected species.

A water extraction tower is a tower that stands within the storage space of a dam or other dam and is used to extract water, mostly drinking water.
The purpose of this structure is to be able to take water from different water depths in a controlled manner through several inlets placed one above the other, in order to achieve a desired quality level by means of suitable mixing.

From the barrier wall of the Dhünntalsperre you have a magnificent view of the dam.

One of my absolute favorite places

You can sit here very beautiful on the water with great views over the dam and dam.

Really impressive

The view is just great in winter and summer. An absolute favorite place!

View over the dam

There is evening sun with a wide view over the water to the west on the VORSPERRE of the Great Dhünn in the middle of the lake.

Breathtaking view of the vast dam.

The clouds are reflected in the dam.

Beautiful view over the dam

Nice view of the Große Dünnthalsperre

Great view of the dam from there

Interesting building and great view of the dam

Unfortunately one and woman does not get right to the water (pity). Otherwise beautiful forest with absolute peace

For me, the most beautiful landscape in the Bergisches Land

Great rest area right on the water with a view of the dam.

A great destination to unwind and get some fresh air.

Wonderful picnic table with a view of the valley behind the barrier.