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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

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Waldeck-Frankenberg
Edertal

Illuminated Edersee Dam

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Waldeck-Frankenberg
Edertal

Illuminated Edersee Dam

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Illuminated Edersee Dam

Recommended by 176 hikers out of 182

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Kellerwald-Edersee

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

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    3. View of the Edersee – Edersee Dam loop from Hemfurth-Edersee

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    Tips

    May 31, 2024

    If you can, you should come during the week, it is very busy at the weekend

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      November 4, 2023

      When darkness falls, the Edersee dam is always illuminated. An evening visit for this highlight is a must. The best view is from the platform below the information center.

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        November 4, 2023

        A really great experience.

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          May 21, 2024

          This just looks great

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            August 29, 2024

            The most famous highlight and the spots are well attended. If you want to take nice photos, you should get there early.

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              November 6, 2023

              Always nice to look at 👌🏼📸

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                April 18, 2024

                World Record
                Longest permanently color-illuminated building

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                  August 18, 2024

                  Looks very beautiful at night

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                    August 12, 2024


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                        May 13, 2025

                        Always worth a visit.

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

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