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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Düren

Heimbach

Heimbach Reservoir – Heimbach Reservoir loop from Heimbach

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Düren

Heimbach

Heimbach Reservoir – Heimbach Reservoir loop from Heimbach

Easy

4.7

(3)

runners

Heimbach Reservoir – Heimbach Reservoir loop from Heimbach

00:29

4.43km

60m

Running

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.11 km

View of Heimbach Power Station

Highlight • Monument

You pass the old hydroelectric power station.

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1.17 km

Miner statue at the Art Nouveau Power Station in Heimbach

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Made of steel, an artificial figure like a miner.

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1.22 km

Heimbach Art Nouveau Hydroelectric Power Station

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The hydropower plant from 1905 draws its water from the Urft Dam and was once the largest storage hydropower plant in Europe. The power plant building is now a listed building and can be viewed on guided tours.

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1.40 km

Heimbach Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A lonely bench to enjoy the silence

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2.46 km

Below the Schwammenauel Dam

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Between the Heimbach reservoir and the Schwammenaul dam

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2.48 km

Heimbach Hydropower Plant

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Excursion destination below the dam walls

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2.75 km

Schwammenauel Hydroelectric Power Plant

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A power plant that went into operation in 1905 and is still in operation today. The building is well preserved and still has the charm of that time.

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3.23 km

Heimbach Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Very tranquil and romantic paths at the Heimbach reservoir. The beautiful beer garden is recommended

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4.43 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.86 km

1.08 km

458 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.20 km

558 m

419 m

195 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 26 May

26°C

14°C

13 %

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View of Heimbach Power Station

Miner statue at the Art Nouveau Power Station in Heimbach

Heimbach Art Nouveau Hydroelectric Power Station

Heimbach Reservoir

Below the Schwammenauel Dam

Heimbach Hydropower Plant

Schwammenauel Hydroelectric Power Plant

Heimbach Reservoir

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