Oleftalsperre – Olef Reservoir loop from Einruhr

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Einruhr

Oleftalsperre – Olef Reservoir loop from Einruhr

Hard

riders

Oleftalsperre – Olef Reservoir loop from Einruhr

03:15

46.0km

750m

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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.70 km for 184 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.52 km

Abandoned Village of Wollseifen

Highlight • Historical Site

A bit scary and hopefully never used as a military training area again.

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7.61 km

St. Rochus Church, Wollseifen

Highlight • Religious Site

The church is the last remnant of the community of Wollseifen, which had to be vacated by the residents after the end of the Second World War.

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22.8 km

Oleftalsperre

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of the dam.

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23.0 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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23.1 km

Oleftalsperre Dam

Highlight • Monument

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

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24.6 km

View of the Olef Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

beautiful view over the reservoir

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45.9 km

Obersee at Einruhr

Highlight • Lake

The non-navigable part of the Obersee is a little out of sight, but it is still a beautiful piece of nature. On the way from Obersee to Monschau, the cycle path first passes it.

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