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Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Wermelskirchen

Eschbach Dam – Eschbach Dam loop from Wermelskirchen

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Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Wermelskirchen

Eschbach Dam – Eschbach Dam loop from Wermelskirchen

Easy

4.7

(107)

434

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Eschbach Dam – Eschbach Dam loop from Wermelskirchen

01:45

6.39km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.24 km

Kenkhauser Berg

Peak

2.03 km

Eschbach Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Eschbachtalsperre is a "pioneer" dam: It is the first drinking water dam in Germany and the oldest in North Rhine-Westphalia. Today it is used as an emergency supply for …

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2.35 km

The Eschbachtalsperre (or Remscheider Talsperre) is the first drinking water dam in Germany. When it opened in 1891, it became an important milestone in Remscheid's economic development. A three kilometer …

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2.37 km

Sculpture and picnic area on Wolffsweg

Highlight • Trail

The Remscheid Wolffs Trail - Mission: Future Forest.
The approximately 1.5 km long circular trail at the dam provides insights into the work of the forestry administration.
The trail was …

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2.62 km

St. James stele at the Eschbach Reservoir

Highlight • Monument

Because stone cross is on the way shortly before something special.

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2.89 km

Stöcker Brook

Highlight • River

One of the "tributaries" of the Eschbach Dam.

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3.06 km

Stone Cross and Grave at the Eschbachtalsperre

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Dam surrounded by trees 🌳🌳🌳🌳

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4.74 km

Bench with a View of the River in Naturpark Bergisches Land

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice spot for a rest in a quiet and sunny location.

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5.02 km

Eschbach Dam

Highlight • Lake

An excellent hiking area with a variety of good trails.

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6.39 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.82 km

789 m

464 m

314 m

Surfaces

2.61 km

2.25 km

1.04 km

479 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Monday 8 June

17°C

10°C

65 %

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Eschbach Dam – Eschbach Dam loop from Wermelskirchen

Eschbach Dam

Eschbachtalsperre

Sculpture and picnic area on Wolffsweg

St. James stele at the Eschbach Reservoir

Stöcker Brook

Stone Cross and Grave at the Eschbachtalsperre

Bench with a View of the River in Naturpark Bergisches Land

Eschbach Dam

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