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Oleft Reservoir Peninsula – Oleftal Reservoir loop from Braubachtal zwischen Herhahn und Gemünd

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Euskirchen

Schleiden

Oleft Reservoir Peninsula – Oleftal Reservoir loop from Braubachtal zwischen Herhahn und Gemünd

Moderate

4.7

(108)

292

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Oleft Reservoir Peninsula – Oleftal Reservoir loop from Braubachtal zwischen Herhahn und Gemünd

02:51

44.1km

350m

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: March 26, 2026

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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17.2 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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18.2 km

Oleft Reservoir Peninsula

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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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18.6 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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19.2 km

Oleftal Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Nice path along the dam

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22.7 km

Oleftalsperre Inlet

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

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22.8 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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28.3 km

Olef Reservoir

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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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42.7 km

View of the Urft River in Gemünd

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A bridge crosses the Urft in front of Gemünd's old town. Here you have a wonderful view of the community and the river, you can treat yourself to a refreshment and listen to the rushing water.

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44.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.1 km

16.8 km

4.40 km

2.49 km

898 m

322 m

Surfaces

28.8 km

9.34 km

5.49 km

274 m

204 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

28°C

11°C

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Oleft Reservoir Peninsula – Oleftal Reservoir loop from Braubachtal zwischen Herhahn und Gemünd

North Shore of the Oleftalsperre

Oleft Reservoir Peninsula

North Shore of the Oleftalsperre

Oleftal Reservoir

Oleftalsperre Inlet

Scenic Stream in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Olef Reservoir

View of the Urft River in Gemünd

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