Heilenbecke Reservoir – Heilenbecker Reservoir loop from Oberes Freebachtal

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Oberbergischer Kreis

Radevormwald

Heilenbecke Reservoir – Heilenbecker Reservoir loop from Oberes Freebachtal

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Heilenbecke Reservoir – Heilenbecker Reservoir loop from Oberes Freebachtal

01:20

4.98km

60m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 5, 2026

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674 m

Trail from Heilenbecker Dam to Klütinger Alm

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... varied and easy to run!

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1.24 km

Bridge at Heilenbecke Reservoir

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The Ennepetal is a beautiful hiking corner. 🥾🥾

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1.37 km

Heilenbecke Reservoir Forebay

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Nice corner around the dam

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2.01 km

Heilenbecke Reservoir Loop

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The Heilenbecke dam was built between 1894 and 1896, making it the oldest dam in South Westphalia.
It served as a water reservoir for the hammer works and grinding cottages …

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2.27 km

Heilenbecke Reservoir

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The special thing about this dam is its age: built between 1894 and 1896, it is the oldest dam in South Westphalia and is a listed building. Originally used as …

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2.46 km

View of the Heilenbecke Dam

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From here you have a complete view of the dam. There are several benches where you can take a break.

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West Shore of the Heilenbecke Reservoir

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Just a wonderful place. As small as the Heilenbecke dam is, it is so beautiful there.

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3.36 km

Heilenbecker Reservoir

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Nice shady path.

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4.98 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.43 km

826 m

721 m

Surfaces

2.19 km

1.27 km

815 m

518 m

162 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

13°C

7°C

62 %

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Comments

July 5, 2024,EN:Von der Heilenbeckertalsperre zur Klütinger Alm ☕️im Nieselregen

With the question of the day: Who actually ruined the weather? 🤣🤪
Despite the drizzle, a nice little walk with coffee on the mountain pasture 👍
For all hikers in the area, the Klüntiger Alm is still open this weekend and will then close its doors for 14 days for renovation. The nice hosts said that the mountain pasture flair …

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February 26, 2023,Heilenbecker Talsperre mit Abstecher

Always worth a visit, the Heilenbecker dam.

There is a large car park right next to the dam wall. Parking fee 1 euro, which I'm happy to give, it helps to preserve the dam.

This time I made a detour to the western hills, past meadows and old farms. The trails in this area are all very beautiful. So it's …

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May 11, 2025,Wanderung nach Klütinger Alm

Beautiful, entertaining hike with a delicious snack station👍

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July 26, 2024,Heilenbecke Talspeere

A detour to the Klüger Jausenstation is worthwhile.

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June 14, 2025,Heilenbecke, die 4.

And because it was so beautiful this morning, I went back down to the dam after lunch. I also made a detour to the Klütinger Alm, which is only about 1 km from the dam. There, I treated myself to a cool non-alcoholic wheat beer in 30-degree weather in the shade. That meant I managed almost 10 km with the …

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