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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Oleftal Dam

North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Euskirchen

Hellenthal

Oleftal Dam

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Oleftal Dam

Hiking

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Gravel riding

5.0

(2)

Mountain biking

5.0

(1)

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Location: Hellenthal, Euskirchen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Mike80

February 26, 2026

Gravel riding

The loop around the Olef Dam is approximately 14km long. It's a very pleasant walk or bike ride. There are benches and shelters at regular intervals.

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Elevation 520 m

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Friday 5 June

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61 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Location: Hellenthal, Euskirchen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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