View of the Obernau Dam – View of the Obernau Dam loop from Kreis Siegen-Wittgenstein

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View of the Obernau Dam – View of the Obernau Dam loop from Kreis Siegen-Wittgenstein

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View of the Obernau Dam – View of the Obernau Dam loop from Kreis Siegen-Wittgenstein

02:34

9.71km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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346 m

View of Obernautalsperre

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The Obernautalsperre is great to look at from many perspectives and at any time of the year.

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984 m

Rest Area with View of Obernautalsperre

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There were already more than enough highlights here.

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1.11 km

View of the Obernau Dam

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Beautiful view of the heart of the dam - The Staunauer

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1.53 km

View of Obernautalsperre

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One of many beautiful views from the circular route of the Obernautalsperre.

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3.54 km

Nauholz Forebay

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The Obernau dam with its circular path along the water is worthwhile in every season.
Information boards bring us closer to nature.

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5.21 km

View of the Obernau Dam

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The dam offers many beautiful views. You can also run around outside. And leave the paved path.

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6.25 km

Obernau Reservoir

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A little further away from the dam it can be a little quieter.

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8.68 km

The circular route around the dam always offers varied views. It is worthwhile in any weather, even if there is a lot of activity when the weather is nice. Then cyclists, runners and walkers need to work together.

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9.71 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.70 km

Surfaces

9.67 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

14°C

6°C

65 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

January 17, 2023,Obernautalsperre Wanderung

There is also a video of this hike on my YouTube channel

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January 2, 2024,Brauersdorf Nauholz Brauersdorf...

....or whatever you could say. In the most beautiful Siegerland weather 🌧🌧🌬🌬🌧🌧 once around Obernau.

Drinking water is enough for now...😅

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January 19, 2025,Blick auf die Obernautalsperre – Obernautalsperre Runde von Brauersdorf

This time not by e-bike, but as a walking tour (in high heels) around the Obernau dam. The tarred path around it is very good. However, at this time of year you can expect one or two slippery spots. Be careful!!! Even if it was relatively cool - others would call it COLD - mineral drinks and/or a bar should …

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February 14, 2025,Kurztrip um Valentinstag-2025: Bad Laasphe und Umgebung

☁️ A short vacation, but enough to relax and collect great impressions!😊

Very interesting stories on the train during the outward journey, beautiful vacation apartment, a bit of "snow sugar" and lots of nature, completely deserted at this time 🌫️
🌲We saw:
- Marburg's old town at night
- Obernautalsperre
- Ginsburg Castle
- Breitenbachtalsperre
- Bad Laasphe and surroundings …

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March 6, 2024,PW "Rund um die Obernautalsperre" Brauersdorf - 06.03.2024

5, 10 and 15 km “Around the Obernautalsperre on the Rothaarsteig”

PW 214 NRW

since April 4, 2009

Operator:
Siegerland Police Sports Association, Hiking Department

Information:
Brigitte Beyer
Calvinstr. 9
57074 wins
Tel. 0271/2318858 or 0151/40542849
Email: PSG.BrigitteBeyer@t-online.de

Horst Kiefert
Kampensstr. 25
57072 wins
Tel. 0271/43351 or 0151/50213059

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May 13, 2022,Wanderung, 13.05.2022, Rundweg um die Obernautalsperre

The lap around the Obernautalsperre in Brauersdorf was very nice, I can't do more at the moment.

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November 2, 2021,Obernautalsperre und auf den Spuren von Nauholz

After a long time around the Obernautalsperre again. Exciting are the references to the earlier houses, which are set up as boards along the way (see also nauholz.de)

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