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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis
Schwelm

Herbringhauser Reservoir – View of Herbringhauser Dam loop from Spreeler Bachtal

Routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis
Schwelm

Herbringhauser Reservoir – View of Herbringhauser Dam loop from Spreeler Bachtal

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5.0

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Herbringhauser Reservoir – View of Herbringhauser Dam loop from Spreeler Bachtal

01:44

22.4km

390m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 24, 2026

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 17.5 km for 105 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1.07 km

Wupper Osthang

Nature Reserve

2

3.76 km

Herbringhausen Dam and Herbringhausen Brook Valley

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In the early days of dam construction from the end of the 19th century to the beginning of the 20th century, it was customary in Germany to name dams not …

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5.85 km

Herbringhauser Reservoir

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Quiet dam, unfortunately you can not drive directly along the shore along it.

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5.88 km

Herbringhauser Reservoir

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You shouldn't miss it here. At the dam you should plan your break👌

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6.65 km

View of Herbringhauser Dam

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Because there are not so many trees up here anymore, you now have a very good view of the dam.

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13.1 km

View of the Rade Bridge over the Wupper Reservoir

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Here you have a beautiful view of the dam.

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14.7 km

Wupper Riverside Path

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Very nice hiking trail on the Wupper.

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15.1 km

View of the Wupper River

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Observation post with binoculars and information board about the bird species living there

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20.9 km

Beyenburger Reservoir

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The Beyenburg reservoir is one of the smallest dams in the Bergisches Land. Swimming is not officially allowed here, but the lake is still a popular recreational area. So remember that you are sharing the paths with many other people.

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22.4 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

5.08 km

3.26 km

1.75 km

1.41 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

7.41 km

2.92 km

532 m

250 m

112 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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