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Rur Lake

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  • Location: Heimbach, Kreis Düren, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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    July 14, 2024

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    The Rurtalsperre Schwammenauel, together with the two foredams Eiserbach and Paulushofdamm, forms the heart of the dam network in the northern Eifel. With the completion of the second expansion phase …
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    July 30, 2024

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    Be sure to go pedal boating early in the morning!
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    September 28, 2024

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    "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 earth …
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    View of the Rur Reservoir – View of the Rursee loop from Heimbach

    21.7km

    06:05

    420m

    430m

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Elevation 280 m

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    Location: Heimbach, Kreis Düren, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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