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Heimbach

Heimbach Reservoir – Heimbach Dam loop from Rur Dam

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Düren

Heimbach

Heimbach Reservoir – Heimbach Dam loop from Rur Dam

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Heimbach Reservoir – Heimbach Dam loop from Rur Dam

01:23

4.82km

110m

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: March 18, 2026

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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1.14 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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2.50 km

Heimbach Reservoir

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

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2.52 km

Rursee Lakeshore View

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Officially, bathing at the Rursee is forbidden

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3.01 km

View of the Schwammenauel Dam (Rur Reservoir)

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The Rurtalsperre Schwammenauel with a capacity of 205 million cubic meters is one of the largest dams in Germany. The 480 meter long dam consists of a layer of …

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3.08 km

Rursee Dam

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Beautiful circular route below the Rursee dam

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3.13 km

Heimbach Dam

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Here at the dam you will find some interesting information boards.

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3.24 km

Heimbach Hydropower Plant

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Excursion destination below the dam walls

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3.33 km

View of the Lower Schwammenauel Dam and its outlet structures

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Everyone knows the dam from above, but it is no less exciting from below, especially with its discharge turbines, historical buildings and appropriate explanations and exciting insights.

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4.82 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.42 km

1.10 km

684 m

626 m

Surfaces

3.28 km

671 m

452 m

264 m

157 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

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Heimbach Reservoir – Heimbach Dam loop from Rur Dam

Heimbach Art Nouveau Hydroelectric Power Station

Heimbach Reservoir

Rursee Lakeshore View

View of the Schwammenauel Dam (Rur Reservoir)

Rursee Dam

Heimbach Dam

Heimbach Hydropower Plant

View of the Lower Schwammenauel Dam and its outlet structures

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