Alfsee Reservoir – Alfsee Overflow Weir loop from Rieste

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Alfsee Reservoir – Alfsee Overflow Weir loop from Rieste

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Alfsee Reservoir – Alfsee Overflow Weir loop from Rieste

01:52

17.3km

20m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.81 km

Alfsee Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The water surface of the flood retention basin Alfhausen-Rieste, or the Alfsee as the lake is also called, covers approx. 2.2 km², the shore length approx. seven kilometers. A wonderful …

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4.59 km

Alfsee Overflow Weir

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The overflow threshold is passable and I recommend this little detour for the great view over the lake and the sound of the water.

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4.79 km

Parking lot at Alfsee

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very well located, directly on the lake

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16.4 km

The Alfsee is a 2.2 km² reservoir in the north of the Osnabrück district.
The Alfsee is the main basin and part of the Alfhausen-Rieste flood retention basin, which ensures flood protection in the Hase lowlands.

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17.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.28 km

5.62 km

3.14 km

1.24 km

982 m

Surfaces

9.38 km

6.64 km

1.02 km

112 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

16°C

7°C

65 %

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Comments

May 21, 2023,18 km

Very nice, relaxed and quiet running route along the Hase. From gravel paths along the Hase to very well paved roads with little traffic, everything is included.

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