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North Rhine-Westphalia

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Hellenthal

Oleftal Reservoir – Just before the border loop from Hellenthal

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Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Euskirchen

Hellenthal

Oleftal Reservoir – Just before the border loop from Hellenthal

Hard

4.8

(4)

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Oleftal Reservoir – Just before the border loop from Hellenthal

04:45

70.2km

810m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: April 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.28 km

North Shore of the Oleftalsperre

Highlight • Lake

The Oleftalsperre protects the surrounding communities from flooding and is used to obtain drinking water. It is very impressive to cycle along this huge reservoir.

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4.91 km

Oleftal Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Nice path along the dam

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8.41 km

Oleftalsperre Inlet

Highlight • River

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

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10.7 km

Oleftal

Nature Reserve

33.2 km

Old Water Crane for Steam Locomotives (Buchholz)

Highlight • Monument

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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33.3 km

Water pump station for steam locomotives on RAVeL L45A

Highlight • Monument

Coming from Germany, it is always uphill, but with an e-bike it is very moderate and problem-free.

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37.5 km

Just before the border

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The Vennquerbahn cycle path is very well developed and very easy to drive on. Smooth asphalt and plenty of opportunities to take a break.

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42.7 km

Vennquerbahn Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Great route in a beautiful landscape.

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47.8 km

Kronenburger See

Lake

48.2 km

View of Kronenburger Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

The sight is not always the same and differs greatly depending on the water level.

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56.4 km

NSG Kyllquellgebiet

Nature Reserve

61.2 km

Mühlenteich

Lake

70.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.8 km

17.1 km

8.35 km

4.57 km

333 m

Surfaces

48.6 km

10.6 km

9.65 km

1.36 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (670 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

35°C

22°C

20 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Oleftal Reservoir – Just before the border loop from Hellenthal

North Shore of the Oleftalsperre

Oleftal Reservoir

Oleftalsperre Inlet

Old Water Crane for Steam Locomotives (Buchholz)

Water pump station for steam locomotives on RAVeL L45A

Just before the border

Vennquerbahn Cycle Path

View of Kronenburger Lake

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