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Möhnesee, Municipality near Möhne Reservoir in Soest, Germany

The municipality spans 123 square kilometers across the transition zone between Soester Börde flatlands and Sauerland forests at 241 meters elevation.

In May 1943, British Royal Air Force Squadron 617 executed Operation Chastise, resulting in the breach of the Möhne Dam and extensive flooding.

The Drueggelter Kapelle, dedicated to the Holy Cross, stands as a religious center within the Möhnesee community, drawing regular church gatherings.

The municipal administration, located in Körbecke, serves 12,106 residents and manages public services across 18 distinct subdivisions.

The municipality contains extensive water systems with the Möhne Reservoir and Heve River, surrounded by 46 percent forest coverage and 36 percent farmland.

Location: Soest

Elevation above the sea: 241 m

Shares border with: Arnsberg, Ense

Website: https://gemeinde-moehnesee.de

GPS coordinates: 51.49583,8.13056

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:59

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