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North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Düren
Heimbach

Heimbach Reservoir – View of the Rursee loop from Rur Dam

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Düren
Heimbach

Heimbach Reservoir – View of the Rursee loop from Rur Dam

Moderate

4.0

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Heimbach Reservoir – View of the Rursee loop from Rur Dam

00:35

5.38km

110m

Running

Moderate run. 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 26, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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1

37 m

Forest Water Wilderness Information Board

Highlight • Rest Area

.. opposite the holiday village Eifeltor.

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2

1.19 km

Heimbach Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A lonely bench to enjoy the silence

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1.37 km

Heimbach Art Nouveau Hydroelectric Power Station

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The hydropower plant from 1905 draws its water from the Urft Dam and was once the largest storage hydropower plant in Europe. The power plant building is now a listed building and can be viewed on guided tours.

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1.48 km

View of Heimbach Power Station

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You pass the old hydroelectric power station.

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4.76 km

Schwammenauel Dam

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The dam is located on the Rursee near Heimbach and Hasenfeld. This view of the water and the surrounding area is simply wonderful at any time of year.

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5.04 km

View of the Rursee

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Good place to catch a breath :-)

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5.38 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.83 km

2.04 km

436 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.54 km

1.56 km

236 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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