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

Last updated: February 11, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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166 m

Genkel Dam Parking Area

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Parking for free. Usually overcrowded in summer.

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639 m

Picnic Area With Lake View

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Two tables with benches invite you to take a break for breakfast.

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854 m

Genkeltalsperre Parking Area

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Free parking and a location for clothing donations and waste glass containers

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6.30 km

View of the lake in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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You shouldn't do it on Sundays and public holidays because there are too many people.

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6.33 km

If you don't just love asphalt and if you also like to drive on non-asphalted paths, you can only suggest going around the reservoir (approx. 10km). Again and again there are beautiful views of the lake.

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8.70 km

View of the Reservoir and Unnenberg Tower

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You can also see the Unnenberg Tower over the dam

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9.56 km

Genkeltalsperre Dam

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The Genkeltalsperre is a pure drinking water dam and is located in the urban areas of Gummersbach and Meinerzhagen. It is mainly fed by the rivers Genkel and Grotmicke. The …

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10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

506 m

229 m

Surfaces

6.14 km

2.79 km

1.67 km

207 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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Sunday 8 March

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