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Alfsee South Dam – Alfsee loop from Rieste

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Alfsee South Dam – Alfsee loop from Rieste

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Alfsee South Dam – Alfsee loop from Rieste

02:15

8.91km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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68 m

Alfsee Parking Lot

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Nice big parking lot. Perfectly sufficient in autumn. Things look completely different here in summer.

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1.50 km

View of the Alfsee

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Of course, the section between the car park and the lake terraces is the most populated. Those who like it more alone are in good hands on almost all other …

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2.44 km

Alfsee Spillway

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Dam and crossing of the Alfsee.

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4.06 km

Dreihorst Bridge and River Current

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5.67 km

Alfsee South Dam

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The view from here over the water is simply beautiful in both directions. Of course, the sunsets are especially beautiful.

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7.42 km

Alfsee Birdwatching Hut

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A small wooden hut with several windows and, outside, a board with pictures of the birds to be observed.

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8.13 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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8.48 km

View of Alfsee Reservoir

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Nice place to stay and watch

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8.91 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.13 km

1.97 km

1.47 km

175 m

147 m

Surfaces

8.89 km

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

29°C

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Alfsee South Dam – Alfsee loop from Rieste

Alfsee Parking Lot

View of the Alfsee

Alfsee Spillway

Dreihorst Bridge and River Current

Alfsee South Dam

Alfsee Birdwatching Hut

Alfsee

View of Alfsee Reservoir

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