- Suitable for baby carriages
- Family friendly
- Circular route
Glörtalsperre dam walking trail - A good mood around the bathing paradise
Take a leisurely walk around the Glörtalsperre dam along the municipal boundaries of the Oben-an-der-Volme municipality of Schalksmühle. In the summer months, the Glörtalsperre is also ideal for swimming.
Tour starting point:
Glörtalsperre dam parking lot
Tour destination point:
Glörtalsperre dam parking lot
Properties:
Additional Information
You can stop for a bite to eat at Haus Glörtal and at the (biker) snack bar directly at the Glörtalsperre (Haus Glörtal - 02338 / 874917). The center of Schalksmühle with further gastronomic facilities can be reached in a few minutes by car.
The dam flyer for the Oben an der Volme region, including the Glörtalsperre, can be downloaded here.
As guests in the forest, we show understanding, respect and correct behavior to ensure the use, protection and recreation of our forest.
Category
regionaler WanderwegLength
3.4 kmDuration
0:35 hElevation ascent
47 mElevation descent
47 mLowest point
304 mHighest point
321 m
Recommended seasons
The Glörtalsperre walking trail takes visitors all the way around the dam, which is located on the edge of the Oben an der Volme area in the Märkisches Sauerland. The area of the dam is assigned to the towns of Breckerfeld and Halver, as well as the municipality of Schalksmühle. The walking trail runs without any major inclines and offers ideal conditions for a family outing with a baby carriage thanks to its predominantly firm surface. Along the low-barrier circular trail, various themed information boards provide interesting information about the flora and fauna of the Glörtalsperre nature reserve.
Forest sofas and benches invite you to linger and offer beautiful views of the dam.
Leaflet © OpenStreetMap contributors
Information
Directions
Starting at the dam wall, we take the path straight ahead, which leads us past the motorcycle parking lots. After a few meters, the path now leads us above the dam past the numerous bathing and sunbathing areas of the Glörtalsperre. Finally, we reach the first big "bend" before the youth hostel comes into view.We follow the path further along the arm of the dam, describing a "U". Now we reach the next side arm and the path leads us a little further away from the water. Again we make a 180° turn before the path runs close to the shore again. From now on, the path leads us back to the dam wall, which we now only have to cross.The path is easy to follow in both directions.
Equipment
Due to the natural but paved route, no special equipment is usually required.
Safety guidelines
First aid: In an emergency, dial the emergency number 112 and state the rescue point number. Rescue points are access points marked in the forest for rescue vehicles. If the nearest rescue point is not known, your location can be called up directly via AML (Advanced Mobile Location) during the emergency call.
Author Tip
Plan to cool off in the Glörtalsperre dam on warm days. There is a lovely playground for children and exercise equipment for sports enthusiasts.
Maps
Hiking map Oberes Volmetal - Second edition - ISBN number 9 783866 369207
Public transit
With the RB 52 Coming from Hagen or Lüdenscheid, get off at Dahlerbrück station. Change toline 86, exit Glör parking lot, alternatively walk (approx. 30 minutes) to the Glörtalsperre.
Further bus connections can be found on the MVG homepage.
How to get there
Arrival via the A45, Lüdenscheid-Nord highway exit, continue in the direction of Schalksmühle. Cross the town in the direction of Dahlerbrück (Hagen), turn off in the direction of Breckerfeld / Glörtalsperre, Glörstraße hiking parking lot on the right-hand side. From here it is a short walk (approx. 15 minutes - uphill) to the Glörtalsperre.
Parking
You can park at the free Glörstraße hiking parking lot. A paid parking lot is located directly at the Glörtalsperre dam.
