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Hellenthal

Olef Reservoir – View of Oleftalsperre loop from Reifferscheid

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Euskirchen

Hellenthal

Olef Reservoir – View of Oleftalsperre loop from Reifferscheid

Moderate

4.0

(2)

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Olef Reservoir – View of Oleftalsperre loop from Reifferscheid

02:06

45.2km

460m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 32.6 km for 103 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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7.04 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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7.36 km

Bench with a view of the Oleftalsperre

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just take a seat and enjoy the beautiful view of the Oleftalsperre.

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7.46 km

View of Oleftalsperre

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wide view over the reservoir 👀

with 2 benches for a rest

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14.9 km

Forest Climb in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Note the first hairpin bend is a piece of gravel, the rest is paved. Road ends at a major thoroughfare. Follow the provincial road to the left to be able …

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32.6 km

Gemünd Brewery

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A very good place for a stop. The food portions are huge, even if they are declared small on the menu. The (home brewed) beer is delicious. When the weather …

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32.9 km

Trinitatiskirche an der Urft - Gemünd

Highlight • River

The church dates from 1753.

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33.0 km

Gemünd Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

In Gemünd the Olef flows into the Urft. A nice little place in the Rureifel. It is worth taking a look here.

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36.1 km

Historic Village Center of Olef

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Village square with late Gothic church and two-story rectory from 1880 and many half-timbered houses, as well as the former school from 1840
The Oleftalbahn (called Flitsch) ran regularly across …

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45.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

11.5 km

9.91 km

8.40 km

2.23 km

1.14 km

Surfaces

42.7 km

1.84 km

442 m

252 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Thursday 2 July

22°C

8°C

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Olef Reservoir – View of Oleftalsperre loop from Reifferscheid

Olef Reservoir

Bench with a view of the Oleftalsperre

View of Oleftalsperre

Forest Climb in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Gemünd Brewery

Trinitatiskirche an der Urft - Gemünd

Gemünd Old Town

Historic Village Center of Olef

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