- free of charge / accessible at any time
Oestertalsperre
Building / Modern Architecture
The picturesque Oestertalsperre is Plettenberg’s industrial water reservoir and the city’s largest swimming pool, located on the outskirts of Plettenberg-Himmelmert. It offers opportunities for walking and hiking and is a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts. During the summer months, you can experience the landscape from a completely different perspective while stand-up paddling.
Address
Oestertalsperre
An der Oestertalsperre
58840 Plettenberg
Telephone: 02391-605420
Properties:
Activities at and around the Oestertalsperre:
Stand-up paddleboard rentals during the summer months
Hike along the Oestertalsperre with a great view of the water (7.2 km)
Walking trail around the Oestertalsperre (4.2 km)
"Hoher Stein" Natural Monument - Remnants of the region’s volcanic past
Benches to rest on
Fishing at the Oestertal Dam (daily permits required)
Stand-up paddleboard rentals during the summer months
Hike along the Oestertalsperre with a great view of the water (7.2 km)
Walking trail around the Oestertalsperre (4.2 km)
"Hoher Stein" Natural Monument - Remnants of the region’s volcanic past
Benches to rest on
Fishing at the Oestertal Dam (daily permits required)
Dining at or near the dam:
Restaurant "Oestertalsperre" (approx. 50 m away)
Haus Wiesenthal (approx. 2 km away)
Restaurant Akademie (approx. 4 km away)
Parking:
Free parking directly at the dam
Travel by public transportation:
MVG bus line 73 toward Himmelmert/Oestertalsperre, stop: Oestertalsperre Wendestelle
Additional information:
The Oestertalsperre is an industrial water reservoir. It was built between 1904 and 1906 according to plans by the renowned Professor Otto Intze. The gravity dam is constructed of quarry stone and stands 36 meters high, with a crest width of 4.5 meters and a crest length of 231 meters. At full capacity, the reservoir holds 3.1 millionm³ and covers an area of 24.5 ha.
About the facility
The dam was built to regulate the Oesterbach stream, which played a crucial role in the region’s economic development. During periods of severe drought, the factories located on the Oesterbach and powered by hydropower often faced serious difficulties; when large volumes of water rushed down into the valley in the fall or spring, the factory owners feared for their facilities.
