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North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Eschbach Dam – View of the Eschbachtalsperre loop from Erlenbruchwald Beek am Grenzwall und Stöcker Bach

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Eschbach Dam – View of the Eschbachtalsperre loop from Erlenbruchwald Beek am Grenzwall und Stöcker Bach

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Eschbach Dam – View of the Eschbachtalsperre loop from Erlenbruchwald Beek am Grenzwall und Stöcker Bach

01:57

7.01km

130m

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: April 29, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

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2.08 km

Stöcker Brook

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One of the "tributaries" of the Eschbach Dam.

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2.35 km

The atonement cross is slightly above the circular hiking trail. It is meant to commemorate the messenger who was murdered here by two men in 1554. The exact history and the meaning of the inscription are explained on a sign.

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2.41 km

St. James stele at the Eschbach Reservoir

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

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2.66 km

Sculpture and picnic area on Wolffsweg

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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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3.00 km

Eschbach Dam

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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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3.38 km

Bridge Over the Eschbach

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At this point you cross the Eschbach over a bridge.

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4.96 km

North Shore of the Eschbach Reservoir

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"... The Eschbach dam was built as the first drinking water dam in Germany. With its construction, the famous Aachen civil engineer Otto Intze created not only a pioneering work …

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5.08 km

View of the Eschbachtalsperre

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At the Eschbachtalsperre you can go hiking.

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7.01 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.49 km

759 m

545 m

214 m

Surfaces

2.56 km

1.95 km

1.20 km

671 m

565 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 4 June

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Eschbach Dam – View of the Eschbachtalsperre loop from Erlenbruchwald Beek am Grenzwall und Stöcker Bach

Stöcker Brook

Steinernes Kreuz Memorial

St. James stele at the Eschbach Reservoir

Sculpture and picnic area on Wolffsweg

Eschbach Dam

Bridge Over the Eschbach

North Shore of the Eschbach Reservoir

View of the Eschbachtalsperre

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