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North Rhine-Westphalia

Märkischer Kreis

Meinerzhagen

View of Genkeltalsperre – Genkel Reservoir loop from Genkel-Tal

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Märkischer Kreis

Meinerzhagen

View of Genkeltalsperre – Genkel Reservoir loop from Genkel-Tal

Moderate

4.5

(69)

523

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View of Genkeltalsperre – Genkel Reservoir loop from Genkel-Tal

01:10

10.9km

140m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 6, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Naturpark Bergisches Land

Waypoints

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1.84 km

View of Genkel Dam

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Genkel is a drinking water dam with steep banks.

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2.33 km

Long Bay of the Genkel Reservoir

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Contemplative reflections of the water surface in this part of the Genkeltalsperre.

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6.03 km

Genkeltalsperre Parking Area

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Free parking and a location for clothing donations and waste glass containers

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7.04 km

View of Genkeltalsperre

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Beautiful circular route with forest floor around it

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7.98 km

View of the Reservoir and Unnenberg Tower

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You can also see the Unnenberg Tower over the dam

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10.3 km

If you don't just love asphalt and if you also like to drive on non-asphalted paths, you can only suggest going around the reservoir (approx. 10km). Again and again there are beautiful views of the lake.

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10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

121 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.68 km

3.72 km

1.38 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

28°C

17°C

51 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

January 3, 2022,Laufrunde um die Genkeltalsperre

In the dark and pouring rain, I never took any photos 😀

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November 28, 2024,Laufrunde - Genkel

Almost puked in the first few kilometers because of mucus in my mouth😵🤮

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October 20, 2023,Genkeltalsperre 💦 ab Schwarzer Teich

First double-digit running mileage 🏃🏻‍♂️ in more than a year and a half.

Not necessarily sensible, but beautiful despite the rain ☔️ 😊!

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July 6, 2025,Genkeltalsperre💦 ab Schwarzer Teich🌧️🏃🏻‍♂️

Due to time constraints, I opted for a run today instead of a hike🏃.

Not a bad choice at all, as the unusually rainy weather🌧️ would have made a hike less appealing😊.

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View of Genkeltalsperre – Genkel Reservoir loop from Genkel-Tal

View of Genkel Dam

Long Bay of the Genkel Reservoir

Genkeltalsperre Parking Area

View of Genkeltalsperre

View of the Reservoir and Unnenberg Tower

Genkel Reservoir

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