Best lakes around Hamm (Sieg) are located in the Westerwald region of Rhineland-Palatinate, characterized by forested landscapes and the Sieg River. The area offers a mix of natural water bodies and recreational facilities, providing diverse aquatic environments. Visitors can explore natural swimming pools and historic mill ponds. These locations offer opportunities for outdoor activities and connection with local natural features.
Last updated: April 28, 2026
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with lovely rest areas on the Wied, named after AK's French twin town.
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Well-kept and beautiful forest swimming pool!
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Beautiful forest swimming pool! I just wouldn't want to swim there myself because the water is very cloudy and you can't see what's bubbling around underneath you...
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You can also watch fish when there is little or nothing going on. 🐟🐟
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Parking lot and start of the Waldmythenweg.
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The "Thalhausermühle" outdoor and forest swimming pool is the largest natural outdoor pool in the Westerwald with a water area of 16,000 square meters and sunbathing areas of 15,000 square meters. It was being cleaned today as we wandered past
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The forest swimming pool is fed by the water of the Seelbach and the former mining tunnel.
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Around Hamm (Sieg), you'll discover a mix of natural water bodies and recreational facilities. These include natural outdoor swimming pools, historic mill ponds, and the Sieg River itself, which flows through the municipality. The region is known for its forested landscapes and diverse aquatic environments.
Yes, the Waldschwimmbad Thalhauser Mühle is the largest natural outdoor pool in the Westerwald region. It features a vast water surface of 16,000 square meters and is fed by natural spring water, ensuring no chemicals are used. Water quality is regularly monitored, and it offers amenities like diving platforms, a slide, and a water playground.
At Waldschwimmbad Thalhauser Mühle, you can enjoy swimming, waterclimbing on a 7-meter structure, and using the 1 and 3-meter diving platforms and a long slide. The facility also has a water and adventure playground, beach volleyball courts, a kiosk, and sunbathing lawns, making it a great spot for family recreation.
Yes, the Vierbucher Mill — Waterwheel and Fish Pond is primarily a fishing pond. Additionally, the Sieg River, which runs through Hamm (Sieg), is a popular spot for anglers, with species like chub, brown trout, eel, barbel, and rainbow trout.
Absolutely. The Waldschwimmbad Thalhauser Mühle is very family-friendly, offering a water and adventure playground, diving platforms, and slides. Another excellent option is Dattenfeld Recreation Park, which features a pond, a large children's playground, and areas for relaxation, including barbecue pavilions.
The Vierbucher Mill — Waterwheel and Fish Pond has historical significance, as the Vierbuchermühle was first mentioned in 1576 as a grain mill. Today, it combines its historical roots with recreational offerings like a wildlife park and angling park, alongside hotel and restaurant services.
The Waldschwimmbad Thalhauser Mühle is typically open seasonally from mid-June until the end of August, making summer the best time to enjoy its natural swimming and recreational facilities.
Yes, the area around Hamm (Sieg) offers various routes for outdoor activities. For running, you can explore trails like the 'Haderschen Pathway – Waldschwimmbad Hamm loop' or the 'Siegauen River Landscape loop'. You can find more details on these routes in the Running Trails around Hamm (Sieg) guide.
Yes, there are options for both gravel biking and mountain biking. Gravel biking routes include the 'Dreifelder Pond loop' or 'Cycle Path Along the Wied'. For mountain biking, trails like 'Holperbach Stream – Ford in the Holperbachtal loop' are available. Explore these in the Gravel biking around Hamm (Sieg) and MTB Trails around Hamm (Sieg) guides.
Beyond the lakes themselves, the region is characterized by forested landscapes and the Sieg River. You can also find unique features like the Spawning ponds in Naturpark Bergisches Land, which are nestled in wetlands and were created as spawning waters, offering a glimpse into local aquatic ecosystems.
Yes, near the Vierbucher Mill — Waterwheel and Fish Pond, you'll find hotel and restaurant services, including a beer garden where you can relax after exploring. The Waldschwimmbad Thalhauser Mühle also has a swimming pool kiosk for refreshments.


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