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North Rhine-Westphalia

Euskirchen

Schleiden

View of Olef from Kuckucksley – View of the village of Olef loop from NSG Meisberg nördlich Mauel

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Euskirchen

Schleiden

View of Olef from Kuckucksley – View of the village of Olef loop from NSG Meisberg nördlich Mauel

Moderate

4.6

(36)

140

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View of Olef from Kuckucksley – View of the village of Olef loop from NSG Meisberg nördlich Mauel

03:33

12.1km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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651 m

Eifelsteig Stage 5: Beech Forest Trail Between Gemünd and Olef

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Beautiful section through the deciduous forest between Gemünd and Olef.

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755 m

Forest Pavilion

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Pretty pavilion in the middle of the deciduous forest that invites us to take a break. A seat for about 4 people is also available.

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2.79 km

View of Olef from Kuckucksley

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At the Kuckucksley viewpoint you have a beautiful view over the Olef valley to Olef, a district of Schleiden. At Kuckucksley (Ley means rock) there is a refuge with a barbecue area.

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4.57 km

View of the village of Olef

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From this slightly elevated hiking trail you have a beautiful view of the village of Olef, which belongs to the town of Schleiden.

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5.31 km

Historic Center of Olef

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The town center of Olef, with its half-timbered houses, has been lovingly restored. However, I almost missed it because the Eifelsteig trail no longer leads through it. A local resident …

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5.47 km

Olef Historic Village Square

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The Eifeldorf Olef is one of the "historical centers" in North Rhine-Westphalia. The sights of the place include the village square with its historic half-timbered houses, which arose after a …

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8.64 km

Wackerberg Hut

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The Wackerberghütte offers us welcome shelter during an unexpected rain shower.

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9.42 km

View towards Gemünd and Vogelsang

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Nice view towards Gemünd and Vogelsang, but more for spring, summer or autumn when the trees are leafy. Otherwise a little bleak.

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12.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.46 km

1.41 km

1.14 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.62 km

2.18 km

1.66 km

1.11 km

528 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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View of Olef from Kuckucksley – View of the village of Olef loop from NSG Meisberg nördlich Mauel

Eifelsteig Stage 5: Beech Forest Trail Between Gemünd and Olef

Forest Pavilion

View of Olef from Kuckucksley

View of the village of Olef

Historic Center of Olef

Olef Historic Village Square

Wackerberg Hut

View towards Gemünd and Vogelsang

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