Biggesee

#502 among destinations in Germany

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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The Biggesee or Bigge Reservoir is a reservoir in Germany. It lies in the southern part of the Sauerland between Olpe and Attendorn. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1965 (60 years ago)Area: 1.85 mi²Length: 2100 ftHeight: 171 ftElevation: 1033 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°4'57"N, 7°51'36"E

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North Rhine-WestphaliaGermany

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Biggesee – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Atta-Höhle, Gaststätte Nordhelle, Burg Schnellenberg, Haus Bamenohl.

3.8 miNE
Natural attraction, Park, Cave
Atta-Höhle, Attendorn
97 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque town of Attendorn, Germany, the Atta-Höhle stands as a captivating underground wonder that draws thousands of tourists from around the globe. This enchanting limestone cave, discovered in 1907, is renowned for its extraordinary stalactite...
6.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gaststätte Nordhelle
161 min walk • The Nordhelle between Reblin and Valbert in the county of Märkischer Kreis in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia is the highest peak in the Ebbe Mountains and in Märkischer Kreise.
4 miNE
Forts and castles
Burg Schnellenberg
103 min walk • Schnellenberg Castle is a hilltop castle overlooking the Biggetal valley near the town of Attendorn in the district of Olpe in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
7.7 miNE
Forts and castles
Haus Bamenohl
198 min walk • Haus Bamenohl is a castle in the village of Bamenohl, municipality of Finnentrop, Olpe district in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
3.6 miNE
Church
St. Johannes Baptist, Attendorn
91 min walk • The collegiate convent of St. Johannes in Attendorn was a foundation of the 14th century. Its task was to hold common hourly prayers in the parish church. In 1825 the choir service was abolished by the Vicar General of Paderborn.
3.8 miS
Town
Olpe
97 min walk • One of the highlights of Olpe is its historic Old Town, where visitors can wander through narrow cobblestone streets lined with half-timbered houses. The quaint shops and cafes that dot the area provide the perfect opportunity to relax and soak in the town's laid-back...
3.8 miNE
51°7'44"N • 7°54'28"E
Stadthalle, Attendorn
98 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
5.4 miSW
Town
Drolshagen
138 min walk • One of the highlights of Drolshagen is the historic Old Town, where visitors can wander through narrow cobblestone streets lined with traditional half-timbered houses. The town's medieval church, St. Clemens, is also a must-see, with its stunning architecture...