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Wehebachtalsperre – Dam of the Wehebach dam loop from Gürzenich

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Wehebachtalsperre – Dam of the Wehebach dam loop from Gürzenich

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Wehebachtalsperre – Dam of the Wehebach dam loop from Gürzenich

01:42

27.3km

270m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: July 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.33 km

Teilflächen und Gewässerstrukturen im Meroder und Laufenburger Wald

Nature Reserve

9.57 km

Gravel approach to the dam in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

I like it better than the version from the other side

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10.6 km

Wehebach Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Wehebach Dam is located between Hürtgenwald in the Düren district and Stolberg (Rhineland) in the Aachen city region in North Rhine-Westphalia. It was put into operation in 1983 for flood protection, drinking water supply and to raise low water levels. Below the dam, the Wehebach continues to flow into the Inde and the Rur. The dam belongs to the Eifel-Rur Water Association (WVER).

Source and link:
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wehebachtalsperre

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10.8 km

Wehebachtalsperre

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful view from the dam wall.

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Dam of the Wehebach dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you don't want to be part of mass tourism, you're in good hands here. I often use the routes around the Wehebachtalsperre on long weekends or Sundays, because the North Eifel Nature Park is often overcrowded then. Another advantage is the condition of the paths. They are easy to ride even after a long period of rain. However, single trails are a real rarity in the area. One highlight is definitely the large beaver dams on the Rote Wehe.

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11.1 km

Wehebachtalsperre Viewing Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

An elevated vantage point directly on the dam offers a view over the barrier structure and parts of the lake. The only leisure activities permitted are hiking and cycling, as the lake is not approved for water sports due to its character as a drinking water reservoir. Due to its location in a wooded area, the reservoir offers the opportunity for primarily ornithological nature observations.

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11.1 km

View of the Wehebach Reservoir

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17.0 km

Wenau Monastery

Highlight • Religious Site

Alter Klosterhof: great facility!
When the Wenau monastery was dissolved in 1802, the church was consecrated to the parish church and the monastery buildings were used as an estate.

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23.6 km

Merode Castle

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Impressive and large moated castle.
The local aristocratic residence has been owned by the Merode family since 1200.
An eventful history, most recently bombed during the war, laboriously rebuilt...
Then in 2000 there was a devastating fire - restored in 2009.

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27.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

5.07 km

5.05 km

3.22 km

739 m

177 m

109 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

7.80 km

3.05 km

1.92 km

1.31 km

249 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Saturday 22 August

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Wehebachtalsperre – Dam of the Wehebach dam loop from Gürzenich

Gravel approach to the dam in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Wehebach Dam

Wehebachtalsperre

Dam of the Wehebach dam

Wehebachtalsperre Viewing Tower

View of the Wehebach Reservoir

Wenau Monastery

Merode Castle

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