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Hellenthal

Olef River in Hellenthal

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Hellenthal

Olef River in Hellenthal

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Olef River in Hellenthal

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

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Martin & Sabine neben der Spur

March 8, 2021

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On its 27.9 km long way from the source on the Ramscheider Höhe to the confluence with the Urft near Gemünd, the Olef overcomes a difference in altitude of 335 m. Here in Hellenthal it quickly picks up again after filling its dam (at least 20 million cubic meters) Momentum on. Due to its numerous curves, there are many bridges with beautiful views of this small mountain river.

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September 13, 2021

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In Hellenthal, the Olef feeds the dam named after it before it flows through Schleiden towards Gemünd, where it flows into the Urft.

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March 26, 2021

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On its 27.9 km long path, the Olef overcomes a height difference of 335 m, which corresponds to an average bed gradient of 12 ‰. It drains an area of 196.073 km² (Wikipedia)

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

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