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North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Einruhr

Obersee at Einruhr – Olef Reservoir loop from Rurtal mit den Felsbildungen der Uhusley

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Einruhr

Obersee at Einruhr – Olef Reservoir loop from Rurtal mit den Felsbildungen der Uhusley

Hard

4.5

(11)

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Obersee at Einruhr – Olef Reservoir loop from Rurtal mit den Felsbildungen der Uhusley

03:58

57.3km

780m

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 21, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationalpark Eifel

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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2.20 km

Obersee at Einruhr

Highlight • Lake

The non-navigable part of the Obersee is a little out of sight, but it is still a beautiful piece of nature. On the way from Obersee to Monschau, the cycle path first passes it.

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20.5 km

Oleftalsperre Inlet

Highlight • River

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

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20.6 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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24.1 km

Oleftal Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Nice path along the dam

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24.8 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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27.8 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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45.0 km

Panzerstraße to Vogelsang

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Panzerstraße is made of concrete slabs, but it is easy to drive on.

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47.9 km

Entrance gate to the Ordensburg Vogelsang

Highlight • Historical Site

You should definitely take the time for a guided tour.

On these tours, you'll learn more about the building's original use, as well as its use by the Belgian army.

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57.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.7 km

9.92 km

9.77 km

4.63 km

2.72 km

634 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.7 km

13.3 km

5.36 km

3.89 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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Thursday 4 June

17°C

8°C

84 %

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Obersee at Einruhr – Olef Reservoir loop from Rurtal mit den Felsbildungen der Uhusley

Obersee at Einruhr

Oleftalsperre Inlet

Scenic Stream in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Oleftal Reservoir

North Shore of the Oleftalsperre

Olef Reservoir

Panzerstraße to Vogelsang

Entrance gate to the Ordensburg Vogelsang

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