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Bergisches Land

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Dhünn Dam – Große Dhünn Reservoir loop from Purder Bachtal

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Wermelskirchen

Dhünn Dam – Große Dhünn Reservoir loop from Purder Bachtal

Hard

4.5

(11)

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Dhünn Dam – Große Dhünn Reservoir loop from Purder Bachtal

02:14

31.5km

490m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 24, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

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2.81 km

View of the forebay in Bergisches Land Nature Park

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Highly recommended destination.

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3.34 km

Vorsperre Große Dhünn

Lake

7.67 km

View of Dhünn Reservoir

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From this rest area you have a fantastic view of the Dhünntalsperre.

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7.97 km

View of the Kleine Dhünn forebay

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The "Dhünn plateau" around the Great Dhünn Dam and the Eifgen Valley is widely known for its impressive and varied landscape in the midst of beautiful nature: characterized by a …

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15.5 km

Dhünn Dam

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Great view over the dam, really fantastic.

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23.5 km

Wooden Bridge Trail, Naturpark Bergisches Land

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After the bridges, there is usually a steep climb! 😥

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25.9 km

Viewpoint: Wasserburg an der Dhünn

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A bench for a break in exactly the right place. From here you have a great view of the dam. It is also an information point about an old moated castle that stood here a long time ago.

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26.2 km

Große Dhünn Pre-Dam

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Beautiful view over the water and on the other side, view over the water, it looks like a panoramic picture of a Canadian lake.

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26.3 km

Große Dhünn Reservoir

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The drinking water dam and its banks are protected by law. Therefore, there are hardly any negative effects on nature. Almost the entire hike is off-road. You feel very much for yourself. Pleasant!

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31.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.4 km

3.78 km

2.10 km

1.52 km

504 m

137 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

9.41 km

6.98 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

19°C

12°C

13 %

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Dhünn Dam – Große Dhünn Reservoir loop from Purder Bachtal

View of the forebay in Bergisches Land Nature Park

View of Dhünn Reservoir

View of the Kleine Dhünn forebay

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