Bay at the Genkel Reservoir – Genkel Reservoir loop from Meinerzhagen

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Märkischer Kreis

Meinerzhagen

Bay at the Genkel Reservoir – Genkel Reservoir loop from Meinerzhagen

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Bay at the Genkel Reservoir – Genkel Reservoir loop from Meinerzhagen

01:30

17.2km

270m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Naturpark Bergisches Land

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.94 km

At the Hexeneiche

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At the Meinerzhagener Hexeneiche bank and table invite for a restful rest.

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2.78 km

View from Heed to Redlendorf after logging

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Many forests have disappeared due to the bark beetle.

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5.94 km

Genkeltalsperre Dam

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The Genkeltalsperre is a pure drinking water dam and is located in the urban areas of Gummersbach and Meinerzhagen. It is mainly fed by the rivers Genkel and Grotmicke. The …

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8.16 km

Genkeltalsperre Dam

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Very nice dam and easy to walk around.

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9.23 km

Bay at the Genkel Reservoir

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Nice circular route, easy to drive 👍

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11.2 km

View of Genkel Dam

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Genkel is a drinking water dam with steep banks.

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12.5 km

Genkel Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Genkeltalsperre is branched through the side valleys.

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12.6 km

Genkel Reservoir Gauge Station

Highlight • Structure

When circumnavigating the reservoir, I saw two people on a weekday. Very quiet here and beautiful nature.

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17.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

2.57 km

896 m

Surfaces

9.49 km

4.99 km

2.55 km

207 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

14°C

3°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Comments

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