Aabachstausee is a region in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, centered around the Aabachtalsperre, a significant drinking water reservoir and East Westphalia-Lippe's largest lake. Situated near Bad Wünnenberg and on the edge of the Brilon Heights, the area features a landscape composed of the reservoir, surrounding forests, and romantic valleys of tributary streams. This environment provides a setting for several outdoor activities like touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, and more.
The Aabachstausee region offers more…
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4.7
(170)
610
riders
25.0km
01:39
270m
270m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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231
riders
8.80km
00:32
60m
60m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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75
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33.7km
02:23
380m
380m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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49
riders
35.7km
02:13
370m
370m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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550
runners
15.5km
01:39
200m
200m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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50
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7.43km
00:48
90m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
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14.3km
01:30
160m
160m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
runners
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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1,323
hikers
10.7km
02:51
120m
120m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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194
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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245
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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92
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13.3km
03:41
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
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70
riders
15.1km
00:40
160m
160m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
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42
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62.4km
02:51
610m
610m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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46
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61.8km
02:53
580m
580m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

23
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75.0km
03:23
830m
830m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.9
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60
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
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36
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56.8km
04:14
930m
930m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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28
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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15
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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32
riders
42.5km
02:28
380m
390m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16
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42.5km
02:35
610m
610m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
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29.8km
01:59
360m
360m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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The Aabachstausee region offers a variety of outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The area features 12 routes, with more than 128,000 visitors contributing to an average rating of 4.61 out of 5 stars.
The primary cycling route is a 5.6-mile (9 km) asphalted circular path around the Aabachtalsperre lake, suitable for touring and road cycling. For more options, consult the Traffic-free bike rides around Aabachstausee guide. Additional routes for various cycling types are available in the surrounding area.
Yes, hiking trails extend beyond the main circular path into forest landscapes and tributary valleys. These areas offer varied terrain for different skill levels. The Hiking around Aabachstausee guide details many of these routes.
Mountain biking opportunities are available in the Aabachstausee region, with trails catering to adventurous riders. For specific off-road options, consult the MTB Trails around Aabachstausee guide. These trails offer a different experience than the paved circular path.
The 5.6-mile (9 km) circular path around the reservoir is flat and well-maintained, making it suitable for families and those with strollers. For hiking, the Family-friendly hikes around Aabachstausee guide provides suitable options.
The Aabachstausee is East Westphalia-Lippe's largest lake and a vital drinking water source. It is nestled on the edge of the Brilon Heights, surrounded by extensive forest areas and romantic valleys of tributary streams like the Kleine Aa and Murmecke.
Yes, the 5.6-mile (9 km) asphalted circular path around the reservoir is generally easy and suitable for all fitness levels. For hiking, the Easy hikes around Aabachstausee guide offers accessible options.
To protect the drinking water quality, bringing dogs onto the circular path around the Aabachtalsperre is not permitted. However, the Dog-friendly hikes around Aabachstausee guide provides alternative routes where dogs are welcome.
Komoot offers several guides for the Aabachstausee region. These include guides for Traffic-free bike rides, Hiking, MTB Trails, and Running Trails.
For information regarding the Aabachtalsperre, contact the Wasserverband Aabach-Talsperre. Their official website is www.aabach-talsperre.de, and they can be reached by phone at +49 (0) 2953 98770.
Routes in the Aabachstausee region have an average rating of 4.61 out of 5 stars. This rating is based on more than 32,000 contributions from komoot users. The region has attracted over 128,000 visitors.
The 5.6-mile (9 km) asphalted circular path around the Aabachtalsperre is suitable for road cycling. Additionally, the Road Cycling Routes around Aabachstausee guide provides further options for road cyclists in the broader region.

