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Wehebachtalsperre – Dam of the Wehebach dam loop from Gürzenich

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Wehebachtalsperre – Dam of the Wehebach dam loop from Gürzenich

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5.0

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Wehebachtalsperre – Dam of the Wehebach dam loop from Gürzenich

01:42

27.3km

270m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: April 17, 2026

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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5.33 km

Teilflächen und Gewässerstrukturen im Meroder und Laufenburger Wald

Nature Reserve

9.57 km

Gravel approach to the dam in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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I like it better than the version from the other side

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10.6 km

Wehebach Dam

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The Wehebach Dam is located between Hürtgenwald in the Düren district and Stolberg (Rhineland) in the Aachen city region in North Rhine-Westphalia. It was put into operation in 1983 for …

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10.8 km

Wehebachtalsperre

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Nice view from the dam

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11.0 km

Dam of the Wehebach dam

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If you don't want to be part of mass tourism, you're in good hands here. I often use the routes around the Wehebachtalsperre on long weekends or Sundays, because the …

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11.1 km

Wehebachtalsperre Viewing Tower

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An elevated vantage point directly on the dam offers a view over the barrier structure and parts of the lake. The only leisure activities permitted are hiking and cycling, as …

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11.1 km

View of the Wehebach Reservoir

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An elevated vantage point directly on the dam offers a view over the barrier structure and parts of the lake. The only leisure activities permitted are hiking and cycling, as …

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17.0 km

Wenau Monastery

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Alter Klosterhof: great facility!
When the Wenau monastery was dissolved in 1802, the church was consecrated to the parish church and the monastery buildings were used as an estate.

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23.6 km

Impressive and large moated castle.
The local aristocratic residence has been owned by the Merode family since 1200.
An eventful history, most recently bombed during the war, laboriously rebuilt...
Then …

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27.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

5.07 km

5.05 km

3.22 km

739 m

177 m

109 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

7.80 km

3.05 km

1.92 km

1.31 km

249 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Wehebachtalsperre – Dam of the Wehebach dam loop from Gürzenich

Gravel approach to the dam in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Wehebach Dam

Wehebachtalsperre

Dam of the Wehebach dam

Wehebachtalsperre Viewing Tower

View of the Wehebach Reservoir

Wenau Monastery

Merode Castle

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