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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Euskirchen
Schleiden

View of the Urftsee and Ordensburg Vogelsang

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Euskirchen
Schleiden

View of the Urftsee and Ordensburg Vogelsang

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View of the Urftsee and Ordensburg Vogelsang

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

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    1. Ordensburg Vogelsang – Victor-Neels Bridge loop from Einruhr

    18.9km

    05:18

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    2. Victor-Neels Bridge – View of the Urftsee from Vogelsang loop from Wolfgarten

    20.0km

    05:53

    540m

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    3. Victor-Neels Bridge – Mariawald Abbey loop from Morsbach

    24.9km

    07:13

    650m

    650m

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    May 2, 2022

    The Urttalsperre is the oldest dam in the Eifel and a popular destination. The dam wall was the largest structure in Europe at the time, has a length of 266 m and a height of 59 m. There is a nice excursion restaurant at the dam wall, which you can reach by boat, bus, car, bike or on foot. The Urftsee is also a very beautiful hiking area with a great path along the shore, which always offers a beautiful view of the Ordensburg Vogelsang.

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      August 19, 2018

      The Urfttalsperre is located in the middle of the Eifel National Park and is a popular excursion destination.
      The Urttalsperre is the oldest dam in the Eifel and is located in the middle of the Eifel National Park. At the time, the dam was planned to be the largest structure in Europe. Construction of the 266 m long wall made of quarry stone began in 1899 - the dam was filled with water for the first time in May 1905. In addition to flood protection and energy generation, the aim of the hydraulic engineering measure was to supply the region with drinking water. With a length of 12 km, a width of up to 1 km and a maximum depth of 52 m, Lake Urft has a capacity of 45.5 million cubic meters.
      Directly at the Urttalsperre is the “Eifel-Blick Urftdam”, which provides a panoramic view of Urftsee and Obersee.
      The Urfttalsperre is located on various hiking trails (Eifelsteig and Wasserlandroute) and on the RurUfer cycle path. You can also reach the dam from Einruhr and Rurberg with the Rursee boat trip. An excursion restaurant directly on the dam wall invites you to take a break.

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        February 19, 2019

        amazing what happens to the small river - around the lake leads a great trail that can be shortened at the Victor Neels Bridge

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

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