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.

It serves to secure shipping on the Weser River in the summer, as well as to generate electricity
and as flood protection. With a capacity of up to 200 million cubic meters,
the Edersee is the third-largest reservoir in Germany and, with over 400,000 overnight stays, a popular holiday region.

Guided tours are available from June to August on Wednesdays at 4 p.m., lasting approximately 45 minutes.

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2003 and 2018 was the lowest water level so far

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May 22, 2017

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Imposing structure. Dam the Edersee and can be crossed on foot or by bike. In the vicinity there are various restaurants and the possibility to rent boats.

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1. View of the Edersee – View of Waldeck Castle loop from Rehbach

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2. Edersee Dam – View of the Edersee Dam loop from Edersee

5.10km

01:29

140m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of Waldeck Castle – Edersee Dam loop from Edersee

13.2km

03:53

370m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 220 m

Weather

Saturday 31 January

3°C

-2°C

16 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Location: Edertal, Waldeck-Frankenberg, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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1. View of the Edersee – View of Waldeck Castle loop from Rehbach

2. Edersee Dam – View of the Edersee Dam loop from Edersee

3. View of Waldeck Castle – Edersee Dam loop from Edersee

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