holiday region
Diemelsee

Located directly on the state border with North Rhine-Westphalia!!

Diemelsee

Nestled in the mountains of the Sauerland, right on the doorstep Willingens lies the Diemelsee in the holiday region of the same name. Plenty of water, even more forests, wild meadow valleys, magnificent views and dreamy corners. Alone or as a couple, with family or friends, you can enjoy the fascinating diversity of the landscape around the Diemelsee discover.

The holiday resorts of the recreation area Diemelsee in the nature park of the same name offer everything for an eventful and relaxing holiday. In addition to Heringhausen and Ottlar, the resorts of Adorf, Benkhausen, Deisfeld, Giebringhausen, Flechtdorf, Rhenegge, Schweinsbühl, Stormbruch, Sudeck, Vasbeck, and Wirmighausen are also well-prepared for guests. All of them are characterized by their quiet location, mild, bracing climate, and rural character.

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The community Diemelsee in numbers

Square kilometre

Inhabitants (as of December 2024)

meters above sea level

The holiday region Diemelsee is a nature-oriented holiday and leisure paradise and offers great opportunities for hikers, cyclists, families, and anglers. How about a hike on the Diemelsteig trail or around the Diemelsee? A leisurely cycling tour with the E-Bikes? Afterwards, some wellness in the hotel or a delicious meal with freshly caught fish?

Contact

Tourist information Diemelsee
Church street 6
34519 Diemelsee-Heringhausen
Phone: +49 5633 91133
Fax: +49 5633 91134
E-mail: info‎@diemelsee.de
Web: www.diemelsee.de

However, the centre of the recreational landscape is the Diemelsee with its massive dam. Here, vacationers can combine water sports, nature, hiking, and health into a harmonious stay. The lake serves to regulate the water on the Weser River and the Mittelland Canal.

Volker Becker (Mayor of the municipality Diemelsee)

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Figures, data and facts about Diemelsee and to the dam!

kilometer length

Kilometers wide

cubic meters capacity at normal full storage. The total storage capacity at design flood is approximately 21,75 million cubic meters

Square kilometers of water surface at full reservoir

Construction began in the year of our Lord.

The construction phase was divided into two phases, one from 1912 to 1914 and the other from 2019 to 1923.

End of construction in the year Domini.

During the First World War, construction work was paused from 1 to 1914 and a little beyond.

Kilometers of shoreline with beaches and a lakeside path

Meter depth maximum

Meters above the foundation base

Meter length at the top of the crown

Meters wide at the top, at the base about 31 m

events and experiences

There's a lot to discover here!

Tip:

10,29 km

289 m

2: 00 pm

288 m

regional hiking trail · medium

Kirchstrasse 6, 34519 Diemelsee (Heringhausen)

Tip:

Monastery

Klosterstraße 5, 34519 Diemelsee (Flechdorf)

1,45 km

27 m

0: 24 pm

27 m

Theme trail · easy

Kirchstrasse 6, 34519 Diemelsee (Heringhausen)

13,29 km

168 m

3: 30 pm

168 m

Theme trail · medium

Kirchstrasse 6, 34519 Diemelsee (Heringhausen)

11,35 km

203 m

3: 05 pm

203 m

Theme trail · medium

Kirchstrasse 6, 34519 Diemelsee (Heringhausen)

10,29 km

288 m

3: 06 pm

288 m

Theme trail · medium

Kirchstrasse 6, 34519 Diemelsee (Heringhausen)

4,51 km

97 m

1: 15 pm

97 m

regional hiking trail · easy

Kirchstrasse 6, 34519 Diemelsee (Heringhausen)

4,08 km

45 m

1: 06 pm

45 m

regional hiking trail · easy

Kirchstrasse 6, 34519 Diemelsee (Heringhausen)

4,93 km

219 m

1: 32 pm

219 m

regional hiking trail · medium

Kirchstrasse 6, 34519 Diemelsee (Heringhausen)

4,01 km

73 m

1: 06 pm

73 m

regional hiking trail · easy

Kirchstrasse 6, 34519 Diemelsee (Heringhausen)

30,54 km

430 m

2: 40 pm

400 m

regional bike tour · medium

Kirchstrasse 6, 34519 Diemelsee (Heringhausen)

4,92 km

125 m

1: 00 pm

125 m

regional hiking trail · easy

Kirchstrasse 6, 34519 Diemelsee (Heringhausen)