Lake Ohmbach – Lake Ohmbach loop from Gries

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Lake Ohmbach – Lake Ohmbach loop from Gries

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580

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Lake Ohmbach – Lake Ohmbach loop from Gries

00:50

3.07km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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532 m

Lake Ohmbach

Highlight • Lake

You can go around the lake once on a beautiful path. Very nice playground on the Gries side

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741 m

Picnic spot overlooking Ohmbachsee

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There are many benches and rest areas all around the lake.

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914 m

Especially in summer, Lake Ohmbach is a great place for all ages. There are restaurants, boat rentals, playgrounds, a campsite and plenty of benches. A walk along the shore is about 3 kilometres long.

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960 m

Art by the Lake No. 3, Imbalance, Sandstone Palatinate

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Sculptures are distributed around the lake and unfortunately no information, directly at the work of art.
But only on the opposite side on a display board.

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1.34 km

Abstract Sculpture at Ohmbachsee

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Various sculptures are shown around the Ohmbachstausee. On a blackboard the meaning is explained.

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1.34 km

Art by the Lake No. 2, Homeland, Bundsandstein Palatinate

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There are sculptures scattered around the lake, but unfortunately, there's no information directly on the artwork.

Only on an information board on the opposite side.

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2.03 km

Lake Ohmbach

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2.27 km

Paddle Boat Rental at Ohmbachsee

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Pedal boats for rent, to schippern over the Ohmbachsee.

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3.07 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.61 km

364 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.11 km

528 m

333 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 31 October

11°C

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

April 7, 2024,A lil nature-spotting at Ombachsee 🌷

Adventure into spring week 1! Still getting over a lingering cold, so opted for a mellow walk around Ombachsee. Lots of pretty blooms and warm springtime air made for a super nice walk along the shore.

August 28, 2022,So Spazg. Um den Ohmbachsee, 2022-08-28

Now it was leisurely around the Ohmbachsee and you could look at the sculptures in peace. Also the information boards about the fish that are "waiting to be attracted by the fishing hook" in the lake.
It was comfortable in the shade but muggy in the sun due to the rain on Friday. There was a lot going on with …

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November 4, 2025,Wanderung Runde Ohnbachsee

@Deleted User Yes, you're absolutely right 👍 Perfect day, with fantastic weather in November 😄

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July 15, 2024,Wanderung rund um den Ohmbachsee

30 degrees and a walk around the lake - partly in the shade - was just the thing.

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August 13, 2022,Spaziergang rund um den Ohmbachsee

There is a wide footpath and cycle path around the lake. It's nice that you always have a view of the lake and the green shore, nothing is built on. Ideal for families with children, there are playgrounds and pedal boat rentals. Snack above the playground with good standard dishes recommended.
We had used the campsite above the lake. You …

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June 14, 2025,Ohmbachsee

For today, I had planned a short walk around Lake Ohmbach, perfect for Bella. We hadn't even heard of it yet.
We were quite surprised when we heard live music shortly after our tour started. The Iron Fest Open Air was actually taking place on the other side of the lake🤣
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We were happy to take advantage of the …

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