View of the Bigge Dam – View of the Biggesee reservoir loop from Attendorn

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Olpe

Attendorn

View of the Bigge Dam – View of the Biggesee reservoir loop from Attendorn

Moderate

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View of the Bigge Dam – View of the Biggesee reservoir loop from Attendorn

03:25

12.3km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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46 m

Waldenburger Bucht Swimming Area

Highlight • Beach

416 m

Waldenburger Harbour (Biggesee)

Highlight • Structure

The Yacht and Rowing Club Attendorn e.V. offers an attractive club life for experienced as well as new sailing enthusiasts.

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509 m

View of the Bigge Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just a nice place.

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1.35 km

View of Waldenburg Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

2.17 km

Deciduous forest near Biggesee

Highlight • Forest

This beautiful deciduous forest is definitely recommended for hikers and walkers. Especially in autumn, the paths are fully covered with leaves and are great fun to walk on.

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6.66 km

Sunken Valley Information Board

Highlight • Monument

interesting information about the construction of the Biggetalsperre

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7.33 km

View of the Biggesee reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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9.39 km

Gilberginsel

Nature Reserve

10.4 km

Biggesee Lakeside Trail

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There are countless hiking trails around the Biggesee. Again and again you can take a nice look at the water.

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12.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.66 km

1.24 km

1.03 km

403 m

Surfaces

7.45 km

1.74 km

1.15 km

1.06 km

805 m

128 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Thursday 15 October

21°C

8°C

39 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

October 2, 2022,Wanderung Biggesee - Runde von Neu-Listernohl🚶🏻‍♂️🚶🏼‍♀️🌦

If you are on holiday in the Sauerland, the Skywalk on the Biggesee platform is a must. Unfortunately, we were up there with a little drizzle - the visit was still an experience. We then opted for a round through the deciduous forest - past the Waldenburg pilgrimage chapel and castle ruins and were rewarded with beautiful views. The sun …

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August 18, 2025,Waldenburger Kapelle – Traumhafter Laubwald Runde von Neu-Listernohl

After my mistress finished the housework, she packed her bag, piled us into the car, picked up her friend, and headed to the neighboring town of Waldenburgerbucht. From there, we walked past the chapel and into the forest, then continued up the hill.
The return route was along the Bigge River, which was mostly asphalt, which is unusual for us, …

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November 22, 2025,Biggesee North Shore – Biggesee Runde von Rhode

Highly recommended, especially when there's snow – the tour is fantastic! Good footing is essential, and please wear hiking boots!

A detour to the castle ruins is highly recommended 😃 I thoroughly enjoyed the tour 😍

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April 30, 2025,Bigge und Burgruine Waldenburg

The first few kilometers were just on the cycle and footpath, so it was only asphalt. You can do it, but I definitely wouldn't plan it on the weekend as it's teeming with bikes. The way back was nice through the forest. Although I had to go up sideways once because I had changed my route.

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