Olef Reservoir – View of Oleftalsperre loop from Reifferscheid

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Olef Reservoir – View of Oleftalsperre loop from Reifferscheid

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Olef Reservoir – View of Oleftalsperre loop from Reifferscheid

02:05

45.0km

460m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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After 14.9 km for 309 m

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Bus stop

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4.83 km

Ice Cream & Gelato

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Good ice cream and a delicious espresso - we do not need much more than cyclists. ;)

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7.04 km

Olef Reservoir

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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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7.36 km

Bench with a view of the Oleftalsperre

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Just take a seat and enjoy the beautiful view of the Oleftalsperre.

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7.46 km

View of Oleftalsperre

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Wide view over the reservoir 👀

with 2 benches for a rest

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14.9 km

Forest Climb in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Note the first hairpin bend is a piece of gravel, the rest is paved. Road ends at a major thoroughfare. Follow the provincial road to the left to be able …

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32.8 km

Trinitatiskirche an der Urft - Gemünd

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The church dates from 1753.

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32.9 km

Gemünd Old Town

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In Gemünd the Olef flows into the Urft. A nice little place in the Rureifel. It is worth taking a look here.

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36.0 km

Olef Historic Village Square

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Very beautiful town center and long history, this is impressively presented on various information boards.

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End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

10.0 km

8.45 km

2.17 km

1.04 km

Surfaces

42.5 km

1.90 km

387 m

316 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Monday 2 November

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Olef Reservoir – View of Oleftalsperre loop from Reifferscheid

Ice Cream & Gelato

Olef Reservoir

Bench with a view of the Oleftalsperre

View of Oleftalsperre

Forest Climb in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Trinitatiskirche an der Urft - Gemünd

Gemünd Old Town

Olef Historic Village Square

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