View of Diemelsee – Heringhausen on Lake Diemel loop from Diemelsee

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Waldeck-Frankenberg

Diemelsee

View of Diemelsee – Heringhausen on Lake Diemel loop from Diemelsee

Hard

4.8

(960)

3,114

hikers

View of Diemelsee – Heringhausen on Lake Diemel loop from Diemelsee

03:41

13.7km

160m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.89 km for 196 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.64 km

Diemelsee Dam

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the small descent is worth it.

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5.26 km

Panoramic View of Heringhausen and Lake Diemelsee

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On this beautiful panoramic trail you have a good view of Heringhausen and Lake Diemelsee!

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6.09 km

View of Diemelsee

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From here you have a great view of the Diemelsee.

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8.75 km

Diemelsee at the Itter inflow

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It is just wonderful at the Diemelsee, no matter what time of year.

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9.68 km

Diemelsee

Highlight • Lake

Good gravel path with many breaks along the lake.

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12.2 km

Diemel Reservoir

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The Diemelsee, also called Diemelstausee, is a reservoir with a water surface of 1.65 km² and around 19.9 million m³ of storage space on the Diemel. It is located in …

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12.9 km

Heringhausen on Lake Diemel

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Heringhausen is a place for relaxation, especially on the other side of the pier.

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13.0 km

Diemelsee Lake Bridge

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From the bridge you have a beautiful view of the lake and the surrounding area.

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13.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.75 km

1.37 km

1.08 km

671 m

641 m

132 m

Surfaces

4.94 km

4.30 km

2.36 km

1.26 km

409 m

346 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

14°C

4°C

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Comments

December 31, 2024,Iron Lake Challenge Hessen 3: Diemelsee 🦾

Another round of the Iron Lake Challenge and not our first circumnavigation of the Diemelsee 😊 It was cloudy everywhere, but here we were really lucky, as you can see in the pictures. Frosty 🥶, but sunny and perfect for running.

We decided to do the round directly by the water.

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April 3, 2026,H6 / ... einmal um den Diemelsee

🅿️ Diemelsee Dam

The public holiday must be used, so out of bed 😄.

H6... once around the Diemelsee. Who had the idea 💡? I 🙋‍♀️.

We liked the round, and the still existing view through the trees also had advantages. With greenery, many views of the lake remain hidden.

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June 9, 2025,Den H6 um den Diemelsee herum 🌤️👌👍🌤️🌞

We took advantage of the pleasant Whit Monday weather today to walk around the Diemelsee. We had a really nice time on wonderful paths in pleasant hiking weather and the exercise by the water and in the forest just did us sooo much good🌲🌳🌤️🌤️🙋😊 oh and of course the junior also had to test the water quality 😂🥶🥶

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April 26, 2024,2024-04-26 Von der gerade überlaufenden Diemelstaumauer um den Diemelsee

A scenic tour around the Diemelsee with the impressive overflowing Diemel dam.

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June 19, 2023,Einmal rund um den Diemelsee

Round trip from Heringhausen around the Diemelsee. First of all, it goes over the pier and then along the lido. After that it gets quieter. You can reach the western end of the Diemelsee without major climbs. Wonderfully idyllic!

At the hiking car park you then cross the state road and then it goes uphill a bit. But then you …

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October 14, 2023,Einmal rund um den Diemelsee

Successful start to our week-long autumn holiday in the Sauerland ("terra incognita" on my personal map). From a hiking weather perspective, it was a perfect day and the tour itself left little to be desired. Since it only has a low level of difficulty, it can be recommended to almost everyone without hesitation 👍.

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April 16, 2025,H6 - Rund um den Diemelsee

Great hiking trail around the lake. Bring plenty of water. There are few drinking opportunities.

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November 17, 2022,Diemelsee-Umrundung 🍂 🌫️ ☀️

"Sauerland, my heart beats for the Sauerland."

Already significantly less water than a few years ago ...

The nicest part was the small climb at the end of the round. The sun came out, perfect 🤗

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