Windebruch: Swimming Area, Boat Jetty and Hiking Trails

Windebruch offers different perspectives on the Listertalsperre reservoir: the swimming area provides direct access to the water and the opportunity to swim in the lake. The A2 circular hiking trail offers views of the reservoir, while the boat jetty in Windebruch has 24 berths for sailing boats. Hiking options also vary considerably: the A2 is about seven kilometres long; the “Wanderbares M” long-distance trail covers around 50 kilometres to Windebruch.

Water at the Listertalsperre reservoir

The Windebruch swimming area combines time by the water with practical facilities: it has a sunbathing lawn, toilets and changing cabins. Admission is free. Parking spaces and a bus stop are also part of the swimming area's facilities. You can plan your visit here according to your own interests: swimming, spending time on the sunbathing lawn, or combining the two.

The swimming area provides direct access to the water and the opportunity to swim in the lake. It is one of the designated swimming areas in the Meinerzhagen area on the Listertalsperre reservoir. The boat jetty offers something different: it has 24 berths for sailing boats. Swimming and views of the sailing boat jetty are therefore two distinct considerations when planning your trip, rather than a single combined offering.

Hiking with views of the reservoir

The A2 circular hiking trail is about seven kilometres long and connects Hunswinkel, Windebruch and Herringhausen. Along the way, it offers views of the Listertalsperre reservoir. The named places and views of the water give the route a clear connection to its surroundings. If you are looking for a shorter hike among those described here, you can include the A2 circular trail in your plans.

“Wanderbares M” covers a different distance: this long-distance trail runs for around 50 kilometres from the Heed hiking car park to Windebruch on the Listertalsperre reservoir. The A2 and M can therefore be distinguished by their length and route type: one is a circular hiking trail of about seven kilometres, while the other is a long-distance trail of around 50 kilometres ending in Windebruch.

Which focus suits your accommodation search?

If you mainly want to spend time by the water, the swimming area is the obvious focus: swimming, access to the water and the sunbathing lawn define what it offers. If hiking is your priority, you can choose between the A2 circular trail, with its views of the reservoir, and the considerably longer long-distance trail ending in Windebruch. That way, your search starts not with a general list of activities, but with the kind of days you would like to spend.

When looking for accommodation in Windebruch, it is worth deciding on your main focus in advance and assessing the location of a specific property accordingly. If you would like to combine swimming and hiking, there are several distinct options to consider: the swimming area, the A2 circular hiking trail and the Wanderbares M long-distance trail. Each of the options described offers something different. Which one matters to you can help determine the right base for your stay.

Windebruch is therefore suitable for a range of travel plans centred on water and outdoor activities, from swimming at a designated swimming area to hikes of varying lengths.

For the main travel overview: Meinerzhagen.