Reservoirs in Oberberg
Swimming, circular routes and boat trips: reservoirs 22 to 34 minutes away.
- Minutes to the Aggertalsperre
- 22
- Kilometres on the Bigge-Lister walking trail
- 45.9
- Minutes to Biggesee
- 34
Overview
Reservoirs in Oberberg: bathing spots, circular trails and boats from the Waldhotel
The reservoirs in Oberberg are 22 to 34 minutes from the Waldhotel. Aggertalsperre, Brucher Talsperre and Lingesetalsperre invite you to swim and walk, the Wiehltalsperre is a drinking-water reservoir without bathing, and passenger boats sail on the Biggesee.
| Destination | Journey time |
|---|---|
| AggertalsperreSwimming at designated spots (leisure camp, lido) and boat hire, especially from May to September. | 22 mins |
| Brucher Talsperre, MarienheideSwimming at designated spots without supervision; circular trail of around 3.5 kilometres. | 22 mins |
| Lingesetalsperre, MarienheideSwimming spots and a circular trail of around 5 kilometres. | 27 mins |
| WiehltalsperreDrinking-water reservoir, swimming is not possible. | 28 mins |
| Biggesee and Listersee, Olpe and AttendornSwimming spots, passenger boat trips on Biggesee and the Bigge-Lister walking trail covering 45.9 kilometres. | 34 mins |
Journey times by car from the Waldhotel, calculated without traffic (as at October 2026). Please check opening times and prices with the providers.
Seasons
At the water in every season
Summer: swimming
You can swim at the Aggertalsperre mainly from May to September, but only at the designated spots. The Brucher Talsperre has bathing spots without lifeguards.
Autumn and spring: circular trails
You can walk the circular trails at the Brucher Talsperre (about 3.5 kilometres) and the Lingesetalsperre (about 5 kilometres) all year round.
Day trip: Biggesee
The passenger boats on the Biggesee run from April to October; ask the operator about timetable and prices.
Walking by the water
The Bigge-Lister hiking trail makes a loop of 45.9 kilometres around both lakes. You will find shorter routes from the hotel under Hiking in Wiehl.
Back at the hotel
After the lake, the Waldhotel is waiting
From lake to fireplace
Back on the Pfaffenberg you will find the indoor pool, sauna (Hotel with sauna in Oberberg) and the restaurant in Wiehl, all in the hotel.
The reservoirs fit well into a weekend: one day at the lake, one day in the cave next to the hotel and in the wildlife park. For children a day of swimming is especially nice in summer, and you will find more ideas under Excursion with children in Oberberg.
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Questions
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Where can you swim nearby?
At the Aggertalsperre (22 minutes) at designated spots, at the Brucher and Lingesetalsperre reservoirs (22 and 27 minutes) and at Biggesee (34 minutes). Swimming in the Wiehltalsperre is not possible, as it is used for the drinking-water supply.
Are there boat trips?
Yes, passenger boats operate on Biggesee from April to October. Please check timetables and prices with the provider.
How long are the circular trails?
At the Brucher Talsperre around 3.5 kilometres, at the Lingesetalsperre around 5 kilometres; the Bigge-Lister walking trail runs for 45.9 kilometres around both lakes.
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A weekend at the water, a room by the forest
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