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North Rhine-Westphalia

Olef Reservoir – Oleftal Reservoir loop from Schafbachtal mit seinen Seitentälern und Hohnerter Feld

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Olef Reservoir – Oleftal Reservoir loop from Schafbachtal mit seinen Seitentälern und Hohnerter Feld

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Olef Reservoir – Oleftal Reservoir loop from Schafbachtal mit seinen Seitentälern und Hohnerter Feld

01:42

24.4km

220m

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: May 16, 2026

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

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Start point

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5.94 km

Olef Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Oleftalsperre is a rewarding destination for a tour around. Trips to Rocherath and Hollerath are also included, so you can also see something of the Eifel region.

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11.5 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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11.6 km

Oleftalsperre Inlet

Highlight • River

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

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15.1 km

Oleftal Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Nice path along the dam

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15.7 km

North Shore of the Oleftalsperre

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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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16.1 km

Oleft Reservoir Peninsula

Highlight • Lake

Not easy to get to the lake or even to take a picture. If you have the opportunity, you should take advantage of it.

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17.1 km

North Shore of the Oleftalsperre

Highlight • Lake

Even on Fridays when the weather is nice there are hardly any people here, the occasional view of the dam is really beautiful.

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22.6 km

Blumenthal Church

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quiet and pleasant

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24.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

4.02 km

2.01 km

597 m

113 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

5.37 km

5.36 km

259 m

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

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Monday 25 May

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