Listertalsperre

The Listertalsperre offers a wide range of leisure activities. In addition to sailing, fishing, surfing and swimming, the area is particularly popular with hikers, walkers and cyclists. Well-maintained paths around the lake, numerous benches and several forest sofas provide relaxing breaks with views of the water and landscape.

Designated bathing spots in the Meinerzhagen area:

• Hunswinkel bathing area

• Heiligenberg bathing area

• Windebruch bathing area

Bathing area in the Drolshagen area:

• Badestelle Kalberschnacke

There are also several well-known routes around or along the dam:

• Bigge-Lister circular hiking trail (approx. 45 km)

• Bigge-Lister lake route (cycle tour, approx. 50 km)

• Bigge-Lister-Höhenroute (cycle tour, approx. 64 km)

There are fishing opportunities for anglers (fishing license required).

Gastronomy

There are restaurants and cafés directly on or in the immediate vicinity of the lake:

• Hotel-Restaurant Fischerheim - directly on the lake

• Café Restaurant Gut Kalberschnacke - directly on the lake

Parking & arrival

• Parking spaces: Free parking is available at or near the respective bathing areas (see individual POI entries).

• Public transport: no direct information.

Further information

The Listertalsperre is operated by the Ruhrverband. Fishing licenses are available directly from the Ruhrverband and from the Biggesee-Listersee tourism association.

Please note

• Swimming is only permitted at the designated bathing areas.

• Due to the high risk of forest fires, barbecuing and lighting campfires in the forests around the dam is strictly prohibited, especially in the summer months.

All information without guarantee.