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Lake Hoffeld, a former basalt quarry on the Burgkopf hill above Hoffeld, is not open to the public. It is used by the Hoffeld 1990 e.V. fishing club and is fenced off on all sides.

Former basalt quarry I've even been swimming there before. If you're nearby, it's definitely worth a visit.

After the outdoor pool closed, the Weiherpark in the North Rhine-Westphalian municipality was left to its own devices – a barely used and inaccessible brownfield site with dilapidated structures emerged near the town center. A park is now being created at the confluence of the Ahr and Giesenbach rivers that blends into the landscape and connects Blankenheim with the surrounding nature. The vision: a spacious, species-rich valley landscape in the immediate vicinity of the town center. The Weiherpark has been rebuilt and redesigned over decades. After the swimming pool closed in 2015, large parts of it remained unused; only the Swan Pond in the center of the park remained accessible. The ideas and wishes of the residents were incorporated into the redevelopment plans. Existing and unused facilities will be demolished and landscaped; The subsequently remodeled terrain will connect to the neighboring valleys, bringing nature directly into the town. The renaturalized Weiherpark will be accessible and accessible for everyone. Thanks to the exposure of the Giesenbach stream, its confluence with the Ahr will become an integral part of the park, creating a connection to the Ahr source in the nearby historic town center. Source: https://die-gruene-stadt.de/ein-gruenes-tal-kehrt-zurueck/

Beautiful lake near Blankenheim

I don't really understand what it is. It's run by an association of the Catholic Church. There are beautiful old buildings, but also more modern functional buildings. There's also a farm shop and a nice sports field. I was here once and didn't see a soul, but today there are endless people.

Beautiful lawn for sunbathing on the banks of Lake Freilingen. The nearby restaurants invite you to stop by for delicious food and cool drinks. On summer weekends when the weather is good for swimming, it can get quite crowded here.

The Freilinger See is a dam that protects the villages below from flooding. It offers many recreational opportunities, including fishing. For information, see e.g. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stauanlage_Weilerbach or https://www.eifel.info/a-freilinger-see-1

Very nice destination with plenty of leisure opportunities. Some walking and hiking trails invite you to explore the surrounding area.