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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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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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

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1. St. Eduard Forest Chapel – Hasenbrückchen loop from Hellenthal

15.9km

04:21

240m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Oleft Reservoir Peninsula – Oleftalsperre Dam loop from Schöneseiffen

14.9km

04:07

270m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Hellenthal Wildlife Park – Forest Path to Oleftalsperre loop from Hellenthal

6.68km

01:54

150m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Karin 🐾 🇺🇦 🕊

March 26, 2021

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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Martin & Sabine neben der Spur

March 8, 2021

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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EifelFranke

September 13, 2021

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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Elevation 460 m

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

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Olef River in Hellenthal

1. St. Eduard Forest Chapel – Hasenbrückchen loop from Hellenthal

2. Oleft Reservoir Peninsula – Oleftalsperre Dam loop from Schöneseiffen

3. Hellenthal Wildlife Park – Forest Path to Oleftalsperre loop from Hellenthal

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