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North Rhine-Westphalia

Euskirchen

Schleiden

View of Olef from Kuckucksley – View of the village of Olef loop from NSG Hoeddelbachtal

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Euskirchen

Schleiden

View of Olef from Kuckucksley – View of the village of Olef loop from NSG Hoeddelbachtal

Moderate

4.0

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View of Olef from Kuckucksley – View of the village of Olef loop from NSG Hoeddelbachtal

04:37

15.7km

440m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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514 m

View of Olef from Kuckucksley

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the Kuckucksley viewpoint you have a beautiful view over the Olef valley to Olef, a district of Schleiden. At Kuckucksley (Ley means rock) there is a refuge with a barbecue area.

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1.99 km

Forest Path to Gemünd

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Nice relaxed, partly very narrow forest path.

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2.62 km

Forest Pavilion

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Pretty pavilion in the middle of the deciduous forest that invites us to take a break. A seat for about 4 people is also available.

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2.72 km

Eifelsteig Stage 5: Beech Forest Trail Between Gemünd and Olef

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Beautiful section through the deciduous forest between Gemünd and Olef.

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6.42 km

View of the village of Olef

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From this slightly elevated hiking trail you have a beautiful view of the village of Olef, which belongs to the town of Schleiden.

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6.45 km

Forest Trail in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Beautiful, narrow path that first runs in the forest, then on a ridge and later along the edge of the forest. In summer it is narrow in some places due …

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8.35 km

Bench with a view of the Olef Valley

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Clean and beautiful rest bench table group with a wonderful view of the landscape over the valley of the Olef.

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10.1 km

Schlosskirche St. Philippus and Jakobus Schleiden

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Originally built as a castle chapel, the Gothic-style church is now a parish church and, in 2025, can proudly look back on a 500-year history. The anniversary will, of course, …

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15.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

3.33 km

290 m

275 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.72 km

4.84 km

1.67 km

1.35 km

981 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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View of Olef from Kuckucksley – View of the village of Olef loop from NSG Hoeddelbachtal

View of Olef from Kuckucksley

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Forest Pavilion

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Schlosskirche St. Philippus and Jakobus Schleiden

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