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North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

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Dam of the Wehebach dam – Wehebachtalsperre loop from Schluchtwald Kalltal

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Simmerath

Dam of the Wehebach dam – Wehebachtalsperre loop from Schluchtwald Kalltal

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Dam of the Wehebach dam – Wehebachtalsperre loop from Schluchtwald Kalltal

03:55

56.4km

930m

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: May 22, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.35 km for 84 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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21.8 km

Hüttsiefen

Nature Reserve

22.7 km

View of the Wehebach Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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22.8 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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23.0 km

Wehebachtalsperre

Highlight • Lake

Nice view from the dam

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23.1 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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25.6 km

Rennweg Cycle Path in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Coming from Großhau, the trail is initially somewhat hilly. However, once it slopes westward, it's all downhill to Schevenhütte.

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40.6 km

Frog Fountain

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Here you can find frogs in all possible colors and shapes. Even the king's daughter from the fairy tale "The Frog King" is present. Just nice to look at!

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52.5 km

Mittleres Kalltal

Nature Reserve

53.5 km

Kall Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Was built in 1934 and holds 2.1 million m * of water.

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53.9 km

As in other places around the Hürtgenwald, you can also find such impressive sandstone rock formations, whose origin dates back millions of years. The rocks form a meter-high gorge, through which you drive right through.

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56.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.0 km

6.92 km

3.70 km

3.47 km

285 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.2 km

15.0 km

8.57 km

1.87 km

803 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

26°C

16°C

45 %

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Dam of the Wehebach dam – Wehebachtalsperre loop from Schluchtwald Kalltal

View of the Wehebach Reservoir

Dam of the Wehebach dam

Wehebachtalsperre

Wehebach Dam

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