--- title: "Aabach-Talsperre Bad Wünnenberg" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/aabach-talsperre-bad-wuennenberg" description: "Just outside Bad Wünnenberg at the end of the Aatal nature experience, the ascent to the dam of the Aabach reservoir begins. The drinking water reservoir has a capacity of 20 million cubic meters. Every day, the Aabach dam supplies over ¼ million people from the districts of Warendorf, Gütersloh, Soest and Paderborn with the best drinking water.The Aabach dam is also a local recreation area. A 9 km long, asphalted circular path invites you to go hiking, jogging, cycling and is  ideal for inline skating.The romantic valleys of the tributaries are particularly recommended for hikers. Whether it's the Kleine Aa, Große Aa or Murmecke, all of the streams are located in a beautiful forest landscape with plenty to explore along the hiking trails.However, the entire area is under special protection. According to the Water Protection Area Ordinance , it is forbidden to take animals along the circular route, leave the paved paths or enter the shore. Water sports, boating and camping are also prohibited.Further information, including on drinking water extraction, can be found at:www.aabachtalsperre.de" language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1345258/67e4c8c5ccff392102ddd9ac81105f0cb9d8bf2e31cddffe0d99fb1c8a13656c/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Aabach-Talsperre Bad Wünnenberg =============================== - Body of water - Place of interest - Nature trail - Lake - Parking facilities - Toilet facility - Nature experience area Reservoir with cycle path in the foreground, surrounded by dense, green forest under a clear blue sky. Two people enjoy the view from a dam onto a tranquil lake surrounded by trees. <p Ein ruhiger See umgeben von grünen Wäldern, blauer Himmel mit weißen Wolken darüber. Zwei Personen genießen ein Picknick an einem Holztisch am Ufer eines Sees, umgeben von Wald. The Aabach dam - in the very south of the Teutoburg Forest - is a drinking water reservoir and supplies over 1/4 million people in the region with fresh drinking water. Just outside Bad Wünnenberg at the end of the Aatal nature experience, the ascent to the dam of the Aabach reservoir begins. The drinking water reservoir has a capacity of 20 million cubic meters. Every day, the Aabach dam supplies over ¼ million people from the districts of Warendorf, Gütersloh, Soest and Paderborn with the best drinking water. The Aabach dam is also a local recreation area. A 9 km long, asphalted circular path invites you to go hiking, jogging, cycling and is  ideal for inline skating. The romantic valleys of the tributaries are particularly recommended for hikers. Whether it's the Kleine Aa, Große Aa or Murmecke, all of the streams are located in a beautiful forest landscape with plenty to explore along the hiking trails. However, the entire area is under special protection. According to the Water Protection Area Ordinance , it is forbidden to take animals along the circular route, leave the paved paths or enter the shore. Water sports, boating and camping are also prohibited. Further information, including on drinking water extraction, can be found at: Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Access to the Aabach dam is open around the clock. Read more General information - Parking Available - Bus stop available Eligibility - for Groups - for individual guests - for Children of all Ages - Suitable for Pushchair Other Furnishing/Equipment - Toilet Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities B480 exit Bleiwäsche / Aabach dam Read more License (master data) Bad Wünnenberg Touristik GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Health/wellness - Guided tour/tour - Socialising/games/meetings - Food & Beverage - Bistro - Café - Bakery/patisserie - Accomodations - Holiday flat - Holiday home - Holiday flat - Package - Individual offer - Place of interest - Nature experience area - E-bike charging point - Body of water - Tours 6.71 km - Regional hiking trail 24.00 km - Regional hiking trail 26.00 km - Regional hiking trail Contact **Wasserverband Aabach-Talsperre** Bleiwäscher Straße 6 33181 Bad Wünnenberg