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Vennbahn Viaduct – Bütgenbach Reservoir loop from Bütgenbach

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Vennbahn Viaduct – Bütgenbach Reservoir loop from Bütgenbach

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Vennbahn Viaduct – Bütgenbach Reservoir loop from Bütgenbach

02:34

41.4km

410m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: June 29, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 21.0 km for 22 m

After 21.1 km for 22 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.81 km

Rest Area With View of Lake Bütgenbach

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Beautiful rest area on the Kyll cycle path with a view of Lake Bütgenbach

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21.0 km

Freiherr von Korff Viaduct

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Actually, this viaduct should be blown up in May 1940, why it did not come to it is unknown. You can still climb up to a viewing platform. Surely a beautiful sight, which I unfortunately missed.

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21.2 km

Born Viaduct

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The route to Vielsalm is connected to the Vennbahn by the Freiherr von Korff Bridge, an overpass structure. The bridge (completed in 1916, 11 arches, 285 m long, 18 m …

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21.3 km

Climbing Wall at the Viaduct of Born

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Great use of the old viaduct :)

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21.6 km

Vennbahn Viaduct

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The entire Vennbahn is a nice variety of nature, culture, architecture and history. Take your time and enjoy.

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36.8 km

Start of the Vennquerbahn cycle path in Weywertz

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South of Weywertz, the Vennquerbahnradweg branches off from the Vennbahnradweg.
Beautiful route, beautiful landscapes.
Former railway line to Jünkerath.

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39.6 km

Viewpoint

40.1 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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40.2 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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41.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.1 km

12.9 km

4.31 km

113 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.5 km

1.77 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

28°C

16°C

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Comments

August 11, 2023,Rundtour zwischen Amel und Warchen

Started from Campingplat Oos Heem and followed the signposted route. About half on railway lines, the rest on small side roads. Beautiful round, the landscape changes between forest, meadows and small villages or remote farms.

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Vennbahn Viaduct – Bütgenbach Reservoir loop from Bütgenbach

Rest Area With View of Lake Bütgenbach

Freiherr von Korff Viaduct

Born Viaduct

Climbing Wall at the Viaduct of Born

Vennbahn Viaduct

Start of the Vennquerbahn cycle path in Weywertz

Lake Bütgenbach

Bütgenbach Reservoir

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