Aabachtalsperre, reservoir in Germany
The Aabachtalsperre is a drinking water reservoir near Paderborn, in the Aabach river valley. It sits within a wooded landscape and is encircled by a paved path of around 9 kilometers.
The reservoir was built between 1975 and 1978 and started operating in 1983. During construction, several settlements were flooded, including the inn known as Bumbams Mühle, which is now remembered through a monument near the site.
The name Aabachtalsperre comes from the Aabach river that feeds it. On weekends, the path around the water fills with walkers and cyclists looking for a simple day out away from the city.
Swimming and bringing dogs into the water are not allowed, as the water is used for drinking supply. The path around the reservoir is paved and easy to follow, making it accessible for walkers, cyclists, and families with strollers.
When water levels drop, the ruins of the flooded settlements rise above the surface and become visible from the path. Visitors walking the circuit during dry periods may spot old walls and foundations that are otherwise hidden beneath the water.
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