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View of the Biggesee – View of the Biggesee reservoir loop from Gilberginsel

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North Rhine-Westphalia

View of the Biggesee – View of the Biggesee reservoir loop from Gilberginsel

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110

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View of the Biggesee – View of the Biggesee reservoir loop from Gilberginsel

01:20

4.89km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

347 m

View of the Biggesee

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It's just beautiful here

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2

810 m

Biggesee Arm

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Like an octopus, the reservoir lolls through the hills and spreads its arms. Again and again a wonderful sight!

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3

2.22 km

View of the Biggesee

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nice view over the Bigge .... in good weather you can still see the Norhelle ...

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4

2.22 km

View of the Biggesee and the Listertal Bridge

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wide look

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5

2.71 km

Gilberginsel Birdwatching Platform

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With a little luck, different birds can be observed here

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6

3.27 km

View of the Biggesee reservoir

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The asphalted paths around the dam are not ideal hiking trails. Nevertheless, the views of the more than 800 hectares of water surface of the dam, which has existed since 1965, are extremely impressive.

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7

3.75 km

Rest Area at Versunkenes Tal

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For a break to rest

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8

3.98 km

Sunken Valley Information Board

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interesting information about the construction of the Biggetalsperre

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B

4.89 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.82 km

923 m

148 m

Surfaces

3.48 km

926 m

203 m

145 m

137 m

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Saturday 17 October

13°C

6°C

22 %

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