Location
Germany
Status
Informal / Traditional
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Mixed
Best season
June to August
About Bever-Talsperre
The Bevertalsperre is a 200-hectare reservoir run by the Wupperverband directly east of Hückeswagen in the Bergisches Land nature park, built in 1935-38 to regulate the Wupper. It has four side arms with wooded and meadow shores. The official bathing spots are the Zornige Ameise and the two campsites, Käfernberg and Großberghausen, which have toilets, changing rooms, food and play areas. Nude bathers have traditionally used quieter shores away from these sites: a 2003 report places the FKK spots mainly on the north-eastern side arm, both on its wooded east bank and on the meadow of its west bank, plus the north shore of the north-western arm. The county road from Wipperfürth to Schwenke runs about 200 m above the east bank, so access is by short paths through the woods. Information on the nude spots is old and thin, so expect an informal setting with no facilities.
Getting there
The reservoir is reached via the B483 from Radevormwald or the B237 from Wipperfürth. For the north-eastern arm, park along the Wipperfürth-Schwenke county road (several lots exist around the lake, some paid) and walk about 200 m down through the woods to the shore. The meadow on the west bank of that arm is reached by the lakeside paths. The official bathing spots have their own parking and facilities.
Amenities
Legal context
The Wupperverband names only the Zornige Ameise and the two campsites as bathing spots; no designated nude area exists. Nude use on the north-eastern arm was reported in 2003 as informal custom, and no recent confirmation was found.
Naturism at Bever-Talsperre sits under Germany's rules for traditional tolerance — custom more than statute.
Full country law: Germany public nudity guide.
Researched 24 October 2026. No official source confirms naturist status, so treat it as unverified.
Location
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Approx. 51.1594, 7.3907
Visitor tips
- 1 Informal / tolerated site — be discreet and leave no drama.
- 2 Towel, water, sunscreen. Sit on your own towel.
- 3 No photos without clear consent.
- 4 Check access, tides, and parking before you go.
- 5 House rules and local custom can be stricter than the law.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there an official nude area at the Bevertalsperre?
No. Nude bathing has been reported only informally, mainly on the north-eastern side arm.
Where are the official bathing spots?
At the Zornige Ameise and the Käfernberg and Großberghausen campsites, which have facilities.
How do I reach the north-eastern arm?
Park along the county road from Wipperfürth to Schwenke and walk about 200 m down through the woods.
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Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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