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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Rhein-Sieg-Kreis
Lohmar

Gut Umschoß – Wahnbach Reservoir loop from Birk

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Rhein-Sieg-Kreis
Lohmar

Gut Umschoß – Wahnbach Reservoir loop from Birk

Moderate

4.1

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136

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Gut Umschoß – Wahnbach Reservoir loop from Birk

04:04

14.6km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

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3.23 km

Viewpoint with benches overlooking the Talsperre in Naturpark Bergisches Land

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Super great relaxation benches with a beautiful view of the dam 👌👍

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3.54 km

Bench with a View of the Wahnbach Reservoir

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The complete hike around the dam is worthwhile, as you pass many sections with great views.

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3.62 km

Forest Path by the Lake, Naturpark Bergisches Land

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The narrow paths that lead through the steep forest slopes are partly almost alpine in character.

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5.89 km

Wahnbach Reservoir

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A hike around the dam is a wonderful experience in every season, especially in spring when the spring flowers unfold their colorful splendor on the forest floor.

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7.43 km

Gut Umschoß

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Gut Umschoss was built in the 1930s and was last expanded to include various farm buildings in the 1980s. As of today, the property includes a representative mansion with a …

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7.72 km

View of the Wahnbach Reservoir from the rest area benches

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Great corner to walk 😊 here you can enjoy the peace and nature. The Wahnbachtalsperre is also completely circumnavigate. Here you should be climbing and walking.

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7.77 km

Bench With a View of the Reservoir

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Great view of the dam from here.

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8.44 km

Wahnbach Reservoir

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Beautiful dam with a super nice trail that leads around it once

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14.6 km

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Bus stop

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5.81 km

3.73 km

2.89 km

1.41 km

409 m

314 m

Surfaces

6.04 km

5.12 km

1.61 km

1.09 km

409 m

293 m

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