Wehebachtalsperre — Attraction in Stolberg

This is a dam built in the late 70s. Not huge, but still interesting if you like engineering like this. There is a little visitors information board with construction photos and explanations, but only in German. Google translate can do a fine job to help you out, though. I misunderstood the road signs and took my motorcycle to get there but motor vehicles are not allowed and I was informed by a kind local...

Very nice and quiet place - ideal for a walk. Apart from the beautiful nature a lot of information about the fascinating history of the Wehebachtalsperre (reservoir for drinking water) is available on info panels. We had a nice chat with a super friendly employee of the company operating the reservoir and water...

Good destination for a hike, bike ride or just a pick-nick. Go there by car or bus, for a small hike up to the dam, or a big one around the lake. Beautiful destination for a bike ride, the final climb to the dam has a real 'alpine' feeling. Beautiful clean rivers and brooks, wide views over the lake....