Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

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Start point

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3.54 km

Shelter at Aabach Reservoir

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Would you like a rest? Here is a look at the dam as an encore.

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4.48 km

Small fishing pond with fisherman's cabin

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A cozy spot lies on the circular route around the dam.

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5.13 km

Bumbam's Mill Millstone Rest Area with views over the Aabach Reservoir

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At this point of the dam there was once a mill.

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6.06 km

View of Aabachstausee

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With an area of around 1.8 km², the Aabachstausee is the largest lake in East Westphalia-Lippe.
The lake lies in a natural landscape and is not very touristically developed. It …

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8.30 km

Aabachtalsperre

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9.01 km

Bench with a view of the reservoir

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A little rest, there are many offers around the dam. This is one of the most beautiful !!!

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9.96 km

The almost three-kilometer-long and 1.5-kilometer-wide dam provides drinking water for more than 250,000 residents. Here you can enjoy nature and take in the sweeping views over the water. Unfortunately, swimming …

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10.3 km

Aabach Dam Information Board

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A wide range of information has been prepared for the Aabach dam.

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15.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

394 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

2.93 km

403 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 19 April

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3°C

60 %

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Shelter at Aabach Reservoir

Small fishing pond with fisherman's cabin

Bumbam's Mill Millstone Rest Area with views over the Aabach Reservoir

View of Aabachstausee

Bench with a view of the reservoir

View of the Aabach Reservoir

Aabach Reservoir

Aabach Dam Information Board

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