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Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Wermelskirchen

Eschbach Dam – Eschbach Dam loop from Wermelskirchen

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Wermelskirchen

Eschbach Dam – Eschbach Dam loop from Wermelskirchen

Easy

4.7

(113)

449

hikers

Eschbach Dam – Eschbach Dam loop from Wermelskirchen

01:45

6.39km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.24 km

Kenkhauser Berg

Peak

2.03 km

Eschbach Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Eschbachtalsperre is a "pioneer" dam: It is the first drinking water dam in Germany and the oldest in North Rhine-Westphalia. Today it is used as an emergency supply for …

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2.22 km

Wolffsweg (Wolf's Path) – Mission: Forest of the Future

Highlight • Trail

The circular trail at the Remscheid Eschbach Dam provides insights into the work of the Remscheid forestry administration, which is helping to shape the forest of the future with numerous …

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2.37 km

Sculpture and picnic area on Wolffsweg

Highlight • Trail

The Remscheid Wolffs Trail - Mission: Future Forest.
The approximately 1.5 km long circular trail at the dam provides insights into the work of the forestry administration.
The trail was …

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2.62 km

St. James stele at the Eschbach Reservoir

Highlight • Monument

Because stone cross is on the way shortly before something special.

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2.89 km

Stöcker Brook

Highlight • River

One of the "tributaries" of the Eschbach Dam.

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3.06 km

Stone Cross and Grave at the Eschbachtalsperre

Highlight • Monument

Dam surrounded by trees 🌳🌳🌳🌳

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4.74 km

Bench with a View of the River in Naturpark Bergisches Land

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice spot for a rest in a quiet and sunny location.

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5.02 km

Eschbach Dam

Highlight • Lake

An excellent hiking area with a variety of good trails.

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6.39 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.88 km

789 m

464 m

247 m

Surfaces

2.62 km

2.32 km

974 m

470 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Sunday 23 August

23°C

8°C

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Comments

November 1, 2022,Remscheider Talsperre oberer Weg

nice easy way, in the lower area at the dam there are many walkers

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May 4, 2022,Remscheid-Eschbachtalsperre-A1

Start and finish point:
Eschbach-Talsperre hiking car park
Dam 2
42859 Remscheid

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Eschbach Dam – Eschbach Dam loop from Wermelskirchen

Eschbach Dam

Wolffsweg (Wolf's Path) – Mission: Forest of the Future

Sculpture and picnic area on Wolffsweg

St. James stele at the Eschbach Reservoir

Stöcker Brook

Stone Cross and Grave at the Eschbachtalsperre

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Eschbach Dam

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