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North Rhine-Westphalia

Euskirchen

Hellenthal

Olef Reservoir – View of the Olef Reservoir loop from Hellenthal

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Euskirchen

Hellenthal

Olef Reservoir – View of the Olef Reservoir loop from Hellenthal

Moderate

4.8

(4)

riders

Olef Reservoir – View of the Olef Reservoir loop from Hellenthal

01:59

28.6km

370m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.17 km for 50 m

Deliveries only

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.11 km

Olef Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Oleftalsperre was built in 1954-59. Due to cracks, the barrier had to be reinforced twice afterwards. Since 1965, the barrier has been used for drinking water, energy production and …

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5.22 km

Oleftalsperre Dam

Highlight • Monument

View over the over 50 meter high dam of the Oleftalsperre.

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6.74 km

View of the Olef Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

beautiful view over the reservoir

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10.7 km

Scenic Stream in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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there is a nice asphalt climb from this point up, recommended!

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10.7 km

Oleftalsperre Inlet

Highlight • River

From the inlet you can drive towards Hollerrath or Belgium 🚴‍♂️👍🏻.

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13.0 km

Oleftal

Nature Reserve

14.6 km

Hollerith Shelter

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Very nice and above all clean shelter with indoor and outdoor benches in a sunlit place.

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24.4 km

Picnic Area at Preth – EifelSchleife Eisvogelwanderweg

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A nice place to take a break on the Eisvogelwanderweg.

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25.2 km

Prethtal Valley

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Very nice MTB section in the Prethtal.

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28.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.1 km

4.23 km

1.36 km

915 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

12.4 km

2.00 km

832 m

325 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

35°C

23°C

20 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

October 2, 2022,Grinduro Hangover Ride with Komoot

Really very muddy atter all the torrential rain the past 2 days!

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Olef Reservoir – View of the Olef Reservoir loop from Hellenthal

Olef Reservoir

Oleftalsperre Dam

View of the Olef Reservoir

Scenic Stream in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Oleftalsperre Inlet

Hollerith Shelter

Picnic Area at Preth – EifelSchleife Eisvogelwanderweg

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