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Victor-Neels Bridge – Oleftalsperre loop from Prether Bachtal und Nebenbäche

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Euskirchen

Hellenthal

Victor-Neels Bridge – Oleftalsperre loop from Prether Bachtal und Nebenbäche

Hard

4.5

(2)

riders

Victor-Neels Bridge – Oleftalsperre loop from Prether Bachtal und Nebenbäche

03:31

47.7km

890m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 32.6 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.21 km

Viewpoint

12.0 km

Höddelbach Stream Crossing

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There is a small bridge over the Höddelbach. In summer the stream is very refreshing and you can walk through it with your feet. With a mountain bike you can …

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15.4 km

Lassbachtal nördlich Herhahn

Nature Reserve

21.3 km

Urft Riverside Trail

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An absolutely impressive route. If you just drive to the dam wall, it's absolutely flat. Expect a lot of hikers on the weekend.

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22.7 km

View of the Urft Reservoir

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Beautiful is our national park 🦌🚴♂️👍🏻

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25.0 km

Victor-Neels Bridge

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The bridge, named after the last Belgian commander, Victor Neels, fits very well into the landscape. At the end you can expect a 16 percent gradient up to Vogelsang.

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25.9 km

Thingstätte Vogelsang

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The Thingstätte is an open-air theater that was completed in 1936, but from 1936 it was called "Feierstätte" and therefore never used as a Thingstätte. The grandstand offered space for …

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27.5 km

Entrance gate to the Ordensburg Vogelsang

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You should definitely take the time for a guided tour.

On these tours, you'll learn more about the building's original use, as well as its use by the Belgian army.

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27.5 km

Malakoff Gate, Ordensburg Vogelsang

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Almost spooky when you look at the background of the order castle. But a good memorial. Worth seeing

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43.8 km

Oleftalsperre

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Great view of the dam.

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47.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.6 km

6.60 km

5.40 km

2.28 km

549 m

172 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

13.8 km

7.63 km

6.42 km

141 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

Weather

Tuesday 23 June

33°C

17°C

0 %

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Comments

September 24, 2022,Escape the crowd

During the LtD Gravel Raid for which I make the routes, I also had the opportunity to cycle, so I took the opportunity to look for some new trails, not all were successful, but it is so great to be on the cycling gravel bike!

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Victor-Neels Bridge – Oleftalsperre loop from Prether Bachtal und Nebenbäche

Höddelbach Stream Crossing

Urft Riverside Trail

View of the Urft Reservoir

Victor-Neels Bridge

Thingstätte Vogelsang

Entrance gate to the Ordensburg Vogelsang

Malakoff Gate, Ordensburg Vogelsang

Oleftalsperre

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