There is a beautiful view from the dam. The dam was built to generate electricity and is now part of a local recreation area called Diepental. Gastronomy, mini golf, the Waldquell outdoor pool, rowing and pedal boat rentals and some Nordic walking routes and hiking trails complete the recreation area.

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May 9, 2018

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The Diepentaler Talsperre (also Halbachtalsperre), an impoundment of the Murbach, is located in the border area of the cities of Leverkusen / Pattscheid, Leichlingen (Rhineland) and Burscheid and forms the …

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June 12, 2016

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A dam that is still privately owned by the Halbach family, but is open to the public. Today it is also an important local recreation area in the border area …

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1. Diepental Reservoir – Roderbach Trail loop from Büscherhöfen

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2. Diepental Reservoir – Roderbach Trail loop from Weltersbachtal

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3. Roderbach Trail – Diepental Reservoir loop from Romberg

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Elevation 130 m

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Sunday 15 March

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1. Diepental Reservoir – Roderbach Trail loop from Büscherhöfen

2. Diepental Reservoir – Roderbach Trail loop from Weltersbachtal

3. Roderbach Trail – Diepental Reservoir loop from Romberg

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