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North Rhine-Westphalia

View of the Olef Reservoir – Olef Reservoir loop from Schöneseiffen

North Rhine-Westphalia

View of the Olef Reservoir – Olef Reservoir loop from Schöneseiffen

Moderate

4.2

(5)

23

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View of the Olef Reservoir – Olef Reservoir loop from Schöneseiffen

01:40

22.2km

350m

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: April 30, 2026

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.00 km

Oleftal Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Nice path along the dam

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2

6.50 km

Oleftalsperre Inlet

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

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3

6.56 km

Scenic Stream in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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there is a nice asphalt climb from this point up, recommended!

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4

10.5 km

View of the Olef Reservoir

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beautiful view over the reservoir

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5

12.9 km

Oleftalsperre Dam

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View over the over 50 meter high dam of the Oleftalsperre.

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13.0 km

Olef Reservoir

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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 water level regulation for the Olef.

The height of the dam wall above the valley floor is 54.6 m, the storage capacity of the lake 19.3 million cubic meters.

More info: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oleftalsperre

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13.2 km

Oleftalsperre

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Great view of the dam.

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8

13.4 km

View of Oleftalsperre

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Wide view over the reservoir 👀

with 2 benches for a rest

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22.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.5 km

1.93 km

420 m

300 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

7.15 km

2.33 km

1.99 km

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

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Friday 10 July

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