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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Waldeck-Frankenberg
Edertal

Edersee Dam – View of the Edersee loop from Edertal

Moderate

4.7

(34)

90

hikers

Edersee Dam – View of the Edersee loop from Edertal

02:29

8.73km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationalpark Kellerwald-Edersee

Naturpark Kellerwald-Edersee

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2.14 km

View of Edersee Dam

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From here you have a very nice view of the dam allem especially in the evening when it is dark and the dam is illuminated, it is a real eye-catcher😍📸

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2

2.75 km

This route is the most impressive section of the Edersee. The gnarled paths lead to several viewing platforms. The deep blue of the Edersee, the view of the dam and …

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3

3.06 km

From the vantage point you have a great view of the stone dam. The dam was completed in 1914 and was the largest dam in Europe at the time. The …

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4

3.32 km

View of the Edersee Dam

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On the small terrace you can see the barrier wall well.

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3.69 km

Edersee Dam

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A very impressive structure and a highly recommended highlight.
The 400 m long and 47 m high Eder Dam was built between 1908 and 1914.

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4.44 km

View of the Edersee

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There are great views and beautiful impressions on and around the lake

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7

6.49 km

View of Lake Edersee

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here are many benches where you can enjoy the great view of the lake

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8

7.88 km

View of Affolderner Lake

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Super view from the wall over the lake 😊😊😊👍👍👍👍 I can only recommend it!!! Top!!!

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8.73 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.64 km

1.14 km

1.02 km

981 m

887 m

Surfaces

3.33 km

2.24 km

1.53 km

1.30 km

189 m

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Friday 22 May

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