Hengsteysee Hagen

2025-06-14

The Hengsteysee is a picturesque reservoir in the Ruhr region, located between the towns of Hagen, Herdecke and Dortmund. It was completed in 1929 and serves as a lower reservoir for a pumped storage power plant. The lake has an area of around 1.36 km² and a length of around 4.2 km. Its course follows the Ruhr and it is operated by the Ruhrverband.

There is an approximately 6.5 km long foot and cycle path around the lake, which is ideal for walking, jogging, cycling or inline skating. There are benches and small restaurants along the way that invite you to linger.

For water sports enthusiasts, the Hengsteysee offers numerous activities such as sailing, rowing and canoeing. There is a boat hire service and several sports clubs, including the Seglergemeinschaft Hengsteysee e.V. and the Kanu-Club Hagen 1953 e.V.

A particular highlight is the outdoor pool on the southern shore of the lake, which is equipped with a 50-metre pool, a stainless steel slide and a children's playground. Since 2022, the adjacent beach house has been converted into a year-round restaurant with overnight accommodation. A new jetty, which was opened at the end of October 2024, connects the beach house with the lakeside promenade and offers a breathtaking view of the lake.

The circular trail around Lake Hengstey is recommended for a relaxed circular walk. This leads through shady sections of forest and offers beautiful views of the water time and again. Two starting points are located at the “Bikertreff” parking lot at Dortmunder Straße 98 and at the Hengstey run-of-river power station at Seestraße 56 .