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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Düren
Heimbach

Heimbach Reservoir – Rursee Lakeshore View loop from Heimbach

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Düren
Heimbach

Heimbach Reservoir – Rursee Lakeshore View loop from Heimbach

Easy

4.3

(4)

8

hikers

Heimbach Reservoir – Rursee Lakeshore View loop from Heimbach

01:02

3.82km

50m

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: May 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

143 m

Playground in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Highlight • Rest Area

2

1.35 km

Heimbach Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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

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3

1.37 km

Picnic and barbecue area by Rursee

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautiful loop around the Heimbacher dam and here a good rest area

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4

1.37 km

Rursee Lakeshore View

Highlight • Lake

Officially, bathing at the Rursee is forbidden

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5

1.52 km

Heimbach Weir and Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A small or larger circular route around the dam is worthwhile. In summer there is a beer garden and boat rental.

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6

1.86 km

Description:

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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7

2.48 km

Picnic bench by the Rur River

Highlight • Rest Area

Very nice place for a break. The trees provide welcome shade in summer.

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8

3.19 km

St. John of Nepomuk Chapel Hasenfeld

Highlight • Religious Site

Small chapel on the outskirts towards Schwammenauel. Very well maintained is this chapel

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B

3.82 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.47 km

806 m

419 m

111 m

Surfaces

1.11 km

1.11 km

952 m

419 m

213 m

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Saturday 6 June

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