Mademühlen Driedorf (Krombachtalsperre)

Mademühlen Driedorf (Krombachtalsperre) is a paid-access inland reservoir spot focused on windsurfing, with easy launch and a grassy meadow for rigging at the campsite. Multiple inputs describe flat water conditions overall, with sandy/variable bottoms depending on water level, and good on-site basic infrastructure such as showers and toilets. Wind direction is consistently reported around NW/W (with a note that another source also includes SW), and the no-go area is clearly marked: the north shore is a nature reserve and must not be entered. One provider emphasizes thermal wind labels, while another and the regional baseline describe predominantly frontal wind systems—so treat this as weather-front driven and verify conditions locally. For wingfoiling, riders should expect limitations near the shore due to shallow water; foil-friendly depth is typically found further out when reservoir levels are high enough. Water conditions can also change with reservoir drawdown (late summer is specifically highlighted), which makes pre-arrival water-level checks important. Safety-wise, kitesurfing is explicitly prohibited on the entire reservoir, and there is also a dam wall on the southern end. Plan conservative approach lines, keep clear of the north shore, and don’t assume rescue availability on-site; use the general emergency number (112) if needed.