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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Hochsauerlandkreis

Olsberg

Olsberg Reservoir – Olsberg Reservoir loop from Olsberg

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Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Hochsauerlandkreis

Olsberg

Olsberg Reservoir – Olsberg Reservoir loop from Olsberg

Easy

4.4

(51)

224

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Olsberg Reservoir – Olsberg Reservoir loop from Olsberg

01:19

5.10km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.08 km

Path Along the Ruhr River

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A short stretch along the banks of the Ruhr on a narrow path through the forest.

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2.38 km

Natural Kneipp Wading Spot on the Ruhr

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In the clear and shallow stream of the young Ruhr you can refresh your feet in Kneipp style. Instructions on how to tread water correctly can be found on site. Benches are also available to linger.

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3.60 km

Olsberg Reservoir

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Seen from the source, the Ruhr is dammed here for the first time to produce electricity.

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3.96 km

Olsberg Reservoir

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Stausee Olsberg

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4.47 km

Half-timbered House Ida Kropff Federath

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A beautiful and remarkable house.

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4.74 km

Ruhr River at Olsberg (333 m above sea level)

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and ice cream lovers will find what they are looking for next to the bridge 🍨🍦

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4.96 km

Confluence of the Gierskoppbach and Ruhr

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The Gierskopp flows into the Ruhr in the middle of the Olsberger Kurpark. In the stream there is a small Kneipp treading pool for refreshment. All around there is a great park with beautiful walking paths, a sports field and a playground. The tourist information is also very close by.

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5.08 km

Kneipp Adventure Park Olsberg

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A beautiful park and an ideal starting point for a hike. Free parking is available directly at the tourist center.

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5.10 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.87 km

1.50 km

1.27 km

445 m

Surfaces

2.03 km

1.40 km

843 m

327 m

244 m

239 m

Elevation

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Friday 10 July

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Olsberg Reservoir – Olsberg Reservoir loop from Olsberg

Path Along the Ruhr River

Natural Kneipp Wading Spot on the Ruhr

Olsberg Reservoir

Olsberg Reservoir

Half-timbered House Ida Kropff Federath

Ruhr River at Olsberg (333 m above sea level)

Confluence of the Gierskoppbach and Ruhr

Kneipp Adventure Park Olsberg

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