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View of the Genkeltalsperre

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View of the Genkeltalsperre

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  • Location: Gummersbach, Oberbergischer Kreis, Bergisches Land, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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    January 9, 2021

    Hiking

    The Genkeltalsperre is a pure drinking water reservoir and is located in the urban areas of Gummersbach and Meinerzhagen. It is primarily fed by the rivers Genkel and Grotmicke. Most households in the surrounding area can be supplied with the drinking water from the Genkeltalsperre. It was built in 1950–53.
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    May 20, 2023

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    Viewpoint tower to climb for 1 Euro.
    The view in good weather is so far that you could see to Cologne.
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    August 11, 2023

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    The Genkeltalsperre is located between the urban areas of Gummersbach and Meinerzhagen in a scenically very attractive region. The main tributaries are the Genkel and Grotmicke. Around the reservoir, there is a circular path that invites you to hike and jog. In 2003, an educational water trail was created...
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    Elevation 480 m

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    Location: Gummersbach, Oberbergischer Kreis, Bergisches Land, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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