Lake Bütgenbach – Bütgenbach Reservoir loop from Amel

Lake Bütgenbach – Bütgenbach Reservoir loop from Amel

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Lake Bütgenbach – Bütgenbach Reservoir loop from Amel

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55.4km

380m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

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6.99 km

Waimes Railway Junction

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At the former Waimes train station, a single-track line branched off to Malmedy and on to Trois-Ponts, which is now also a cycle path (RAVeL L45). Coming from Aachen, the …

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12.5 km

Vennbahn–Vennquerbahn Junction

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It's actually a beautiful route with enjoyable and quiet sections if you choose the right time. But you should have driven it.

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15.3 km

Bütgenbach Viaduct (Vennquerbahn)

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This panorama board on the Bütgenbach Viaduct explains the highlights 1. Mausheck nature reserve; 2. Castle Ruins, Reservoir & Worriken; 3. Viaduct, Ravel L45a cycle path; 4. St. Stephen's Church; 5. Historical circular route and 6. Bütgenbach farm

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15.9 km

Lake Bütgenbach

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The Bütgenbach Dam with Lake Bütgenbach is a great destination for active people. There is a bathing beach, a campsite and a beautiful circular path for cyclists and hikers.

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19.3 km

View of the RAVeL in the Eifel

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Nice view of the hiking trails

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27.7 km

Old Water Crane for Steam Locomotives (Buchholz)

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A relic from days gone by to look at. But information boards along the route also tell of these times. In the meantime, the station has been a bit embellished and there is also a nice break bench.

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37.5 km

Old railway line with views of Lake Bütgenbach

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Great destination. Unfortunately very crowded on the Woe, borderline with the racing bike.

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39.6 km

Bütgenbach Reservoir

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The Bütgenbach dam was built between 1929 and 1932. The main function of the dam is to regulate the course of the Warche river. This created the lake of Bütgenbach. …

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