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North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Wermelskirchen

View of Dhünn Reservoir – Great Dhünn Valley Reservoir loop from Purder Bachtal

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Wermelskirchen

View of Dhünn Reservoir – Great Dhünn Valley Reservoir loop from Purder Bachtal

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4.8

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879

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View of Dhünn Reservoir – Great Dhünn Valley Reservoir loop from Purder Bachtal

05:42

20.8km

330m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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1.46 km

Große Dhünn Reservoir

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Riverside path over the winter from October to March partially closed due to water protection area. Alternative route but also recommended.

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1.47 km

View of the forebay of the Große Dhünn Reservoir

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Very nice hike with great views

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3.54 km

View of the forebay of the Große Dhünn Reservoir

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7.70 km

View of Dhünn Reservoir

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From this rest area you have a fantastic view of the Dhünntalsperre.

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8.00 km

View of the Kleine Dhünn forebay

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The "Dhünn plateau" around the Great Dhünn Dam and the Eifgen Valley is widely known for its impressive and varied landscape in the midst of beautiful nature: characterized by a …

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10.8 km

View of Mittelberger Bach and Bornesiefen

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Distant views towards Mittelberger Bach and Bornesiefen.

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14.1 km

Great Dhünn Valley Reservoir

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The drinking water dam and its banks are protected by law. Therefore, there are hardly any negative effects on nature. Almost the entire hike is off-road. You feel very much for yourself. Pleasant!

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14.5 km

View of the dam at the Große Dhünn forebay

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In the direct catchment area of the Great Dhünn Dam numerous hiking trails invite you to discover. The tours have one thing in common: the relationship to water. Because Dhünn …

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20.8 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

1.75 km

1.49 km

1.33 km

126 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

4.42 km

3.42 km

1.96 km

264 m

129 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 20 August

20°C

12°C

77 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

January 23, 2022,Der Matsch ruft! 🥾🥾

Once again at the Dhünntalsperre. In better condition this time, enjoying the smacking noise of the boots in the mud. 😉

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March 8, 2025,Schöne Aussicht – Große Dhünntalsperre Runde von Häcken

Very challenging route. Some short steep climbs. Very varied route. Beautiful views. Lots of opportunities to take a break. Highly recommended👍

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September 11, 2021,Um die Vorsperren der Kleinen und Großen Dhünn

Despite the length, a pleasant tour, mostly on beautiful forest trails.
Please note that access to the path on the south bank of the Große Dhünn pre-dam is closed and that you have to take a small detour.

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November 24, 2024,Große Dhünntalsperre – Dhünntalsperre Runde von Dhünn

We start our hike 🥾🥾 in the Bergisches Land in wonderful warm temperatures 😊 last year in August we had already done this tour 🌳🪵 once and because we liked it so much we planned it again in autumn 😀 paths not quite as muddy, there were gusts of wind every now and then and the trees creaked 🌳 🫣Vitamin …

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March 25, 2024,[579] Bergisches Land: Große Dhünntalsperre | Runde von Weiden 🌤️ 3🥾 ☕🍰

The Dhünntalsperre is the second largest drinking water dam in Germany. It can be circled around a distance of approx. 37 km along the dam circular route. But today we only want to hike along the two forelocks, the small and the large Dhünn. The path leads beautifully through the forest above the dam. There are always views of the …

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February 23, 2025,Vorsperre Kleine Dhünn🍀☀️🎶🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

Hello everyone!..
🎶 🐦☀️🎨🖌🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️
After yesterday's exciting elections, we decided to relax and enjoy the beautiful nature with a leisurely walk in the sun. On our way we discovered real carpets of snowdrops that warmed us to both the sun and our hearts with their bright white flowers and their cheerful smiles. It was an absolutely enchanting, joyful day that …

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April 22, 2023,Traumhafte Runde an den Vorsperren"Große und Kleine Dhünn"🦋🦋🦋

Parked hiking car park Oberpilghausen, Wermelskirchen
A super nice spring tour up and down the Dhünntalsperre. Today you just have to enjoy the weather. We visited two such nice rest areas to linger and really let our souls dangle

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July 20, 2024,Zwischen den Vorsperren der Dhünntalsperre mit wunderbaren Aussichten

Description:
A hike on the headland between the large and small fore-dams of the Dhünntal dam. The tour is almost car-free and leads over typical Bergisch heights and along the fore-dams. Wide hiking trails and narrow paths alternate. Very beautiful views over the Dhünntal dam and great places to rest.
The tour starts at a hiking car park.

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View of Dhünn Reservoir – Great Dhünn Valley Reservoir loop from Purder Bachtal

Große Dhünn Reservoir

View of the forebay of the Große Dhünn Reservoir

View of the forebay of the Große Dhünn Reservoir

View of Dhünn Reservoir

View of the Kleine Dhünn forebay

View of Mittelberger Bach and Bornesiefen

Great Dhünn Valley Reservoir

View of the dam at the Große Dhünn forebay

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