Genkel Reservoir – Genkeltalsperre Dam loop from Genkel-Tal

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Meinerzhagen

Genkel Reservoir – Genkeltalsperre Dam loop from Genkel-Tal

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5.0

(7)

147

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Genkel Reservoir – Genkeltalsperre Dam loop from Genkel-Tal

01:38

15.4km

190m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 29, 2026

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Naturpark Bergisches Land

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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607 m

Genkel Reservoir

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The Genkeltalsperre is branched through the side valleys.

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1.98 km

Genkeltalsperre

Lake

2.97 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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3.83 km

Genkeltalsperre Dam

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The Genkeltalsperre is a pure drinking water dam and is located in the urban areas of Gummersbach and Meinerzhagen. It is mainly fed by the rivers Genkel and Grotmicke. The …

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5.01 km

Agger Peninsula Loop in Naturpark Bergisches Land

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Different route lengths depending on the device type and brand. Almost no altitude difference

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8.96 km

Genkel Dam Parking Area

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Parking for free. Usually overcrowded in summer.

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9.40 km

Genkeltalsperre Parking Area

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

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15.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

596 m

524 m

139 m

Surfaces

7.31 km

5.73 km

2.26 km

150 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Saturday 7 November

8°C

3°C

13 %

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Genkel Reservoir – Genkeltalsperre Dam loop from Genkel-Tal

Genkel Reservoir

View of the Reservoir and Unnenberg Tower

Genkeltalsperre Dam

Agger Peninsula Loop in Naturpark Bergisches Land

Genkel Dam Parking Area

Genkeltalsperre Parking Area

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