Genkeltalsperre Lakeside Trail – Genkel Reservoir loop from Bredenbruch

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Genkeltalsperre Lakeside Trail – Genkel Reservoir loop from Bredenbruch

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Genkeltalsperre Lakeside Trail – Genkel Reservoir loop from Bredenbruch

01:08

10.6km

150m

Running

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: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

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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605 m

Genkeltalsperre Parking Area

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

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1.80 km

Genkeltalsperre Lakeside Trail

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The gravel road around the Genkeltalsperre has driven fast, due to its winding course, recommended, but also slowly through the surrounding forest a delight.

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4.39 km

Long Bay of the Genkel Reservoir

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Contemplative reflections of the water surface in this part of the Genkeltalsperre.

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4.88 km

View of Genkel Dam

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Genkel is a drinking water dam with steep banks.

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6.17 km

Genkel Reservoir

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The Genkeltalsperre is branched through the side valleys.

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7.93 km

Small bay with dam at the Genkel Reservoir

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The Genkel Dam is branched with many small water arms. They were created by the side valleys.

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8.53 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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10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.68 km

512 m

345 m

105 m

Surfaces

5.87 km

2.67 km

1.89 km

214 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Sunday 13 September

21°C

13°C

44 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

January 3, 2022,Laufrunde um die Genkeltalsperre

In the dark and pouring rain, I never took any photos 😀

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November 28, 2024,Laufrunde - Genkel

Almost puked in the first few kilometers because of mucus in my mouth😵🤮

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July 6, 2025,Genkeltalsperre💦 ab Schwarzer Teich🌧️🏃🏻‍♂️

Due to time constraints, I opted for a run today instead of a hike🏃.

Not a bad choice at all, as the unusually rainy weather🌧️ would have made a hike less appealing😊.

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October 20, 2023,Genkeltalsperre 💦 ab Schwarzer Teich

First double-digit running mileage 🏃🏻‍♂️ in more than a year and a half.

Not necessarily sensible, but beautiful despite the rain ☔️ 😊!

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