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Alfsee South Dam – View of the Alfsee loop from Rüsskamps Pött

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Alfsee South Dam – View of the Alfsee loop from Rüsskamps Pött

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Alfsee South Dam – View of the Alfsee loop from Rüsskamps Pött

02:39

10.5km

10m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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69 m

Dreihorst Bridge and River Current

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1.68 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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3.38 km

Alfsee Reservoir

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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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4.19 km

View of the Alfsee

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The one-way route around the lake is approximately 7 kilometers. There is a paved path at the top of the dike from which you can see the lake the whole time.

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5.59 km

North shore of the Alfsee

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The Alfsee is a nice destination for a long walk. From the parking lot in the north, it's just under eight kilometers around the lake. Wonderful quiet, almost no traffic …

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6.03 km

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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6.40 km

View of Alfsee Reservoir

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Nice place to stay and watch

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6.75 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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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.04 km

3.02 km

2.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

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Sunday 5 July

23°C

14°C

65 %

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Alfsee South Dam – View of the Alfsee loop from Rüsskamps Pött

Dreihorst Bridge and River Current

Alfsee South Dam

Alfsee Reservoir

View of the Alfsee

North shore of the Alfsee

Alfsee Parking Lot

View of Alfsee Reservoir

Alfsee

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