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Alfsee Reservoir

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Alfsee Reservoir

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Alfsee Reservoir

Recommended by 128 hikers out of 133

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Please check local regulations for: Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

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Location: Alfhausen, Osnabrück, Lower Saxony, Germany

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1. Southern Dam of the Alfsee – View of Alfsee loop from Rieste

9.04km

02:17

20m

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

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2. Alfsee Reservoir – View of Alfsee loop from Rieste

14.2km

03:35

30m

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3. Southern Dam of the Alfsee – View of Alfsee loop from Hesepe

10.5km

02:39

10m

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

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Moppel

May 2, 2022

The water surface of the flood retention basin Alfhausen-Rieste, or the Alfsee as the lake is also called, covers approx. 2.2 km², the shore length approx. seven kilometers. A wonderful pedestrian/bicycle path runs around the Alfsee. You can watch a lot of birds of different species here.

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Uwe aus Lüstringen

November 2, 2023

... and as an addition: There are also a lot of mushrooms right next to the path around the lake. (At least in the fall)

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Ludger 🚴🌳🌲🍄🏞️🌅🔮

April 25, 2025

The Alfsee is a 2.2 km² reservoir in the northern part of the Osnabrück district in Lower Saxony (Germany).

The Alfsee is the main reservoir of the Alfhausen-Rieste flood retention basin, which ensures flood protection in the Hase lowlands and serves as a local recreation area. It is operated by the Lower Saxony State Office for Water Management, Coastal Protection and Nature Conservation. The entire Alfhausen-Rieste flood retention basin is designated a nature reserve.

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Elevation 40 m

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Location: Alfhausen, Osnabrück, Lower Saxony, Germany

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1. Southern Dam of the Alfsee – View of Alfsee loop from Rieste

2. Alfsee Reservoir – View of Alfsee loop from Rieste

3. Southern Dam of the Alfsee – View of Alfsee loop from Hesepe

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