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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Euskirchen
Hellenthal

Olef Reservoir – View of the Olef Reservoir loop from Hellenthal

Routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Euskirchen
Hellenthal

Olef Reservoir – View of the Olef Reservoir loop from Hellenthal

Hard

5.0

(4)

52

riders

Olef Reservoir – View of the Olef Reservoir loop from Hellenthal

02:49

35.7km

580m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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After 766 m for 50 m

Deliveries only

Waypoints

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Start point

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2.66 km

Oleftalsperre

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Great view of the dam.

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2.88 km

Olef Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Oleftalsperre was built in 1954-59. Due to cracks, the barrier had to be reinforced twice afterwards. Since 1965, the barrier has been used for drinking water, energy production and …

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3.00 km

Oleftalsperre Dam

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View over the over 50 meter high dam of the Oleftalsperre.

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4

4.52 km

View of the Olef Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

beautiful view over the reservoir

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5

8.43 km

there is a nice asphalt climb from this point up, recommended!

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8.49 km

Oleftalsperre Inlet

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From the inlet you can drive towards Hollerrath or Belgium 🚴‍♂️👍🏻.

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10.8 km

Must have driven

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33.7 km

Sündentempel Hellenthal

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The "Sündentempel" is located in a forest above Hellenthal. It was built in 1992 and owes its name to the circumstance that allegedly one or two "sins" were allegedly committed there.

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35.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.0 km

3.92 km

1.73 km

1.64 km

426 m

Surfaces

20.1 km

7.92 km

6.97 km

468 m

160 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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22°C

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