Olef Reservoir – Oleftalsperre loop from Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

Olef Reservoir – Oleftalsperre loop from Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

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Olef Reservoir – Oleftalsperre loop from Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

05:02

76.2km

970m

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: August 20, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 69.1 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.5 km

Kyllquellgebiet

Nature Reserve

25.3 km

Mühlenteich

Lake

35.9 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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36.1 km

Oleftalsperre

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of the dam.

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38.9 km

North Shore of the Oleftalsperre

Highlight • Lake

The Oleftalsperre protects the surrounding communities from flooding and is used to obtain drinking water. It is very impressive to cycle along this huge reservoir.

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39.6 km

Oleftal Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Nice path along the dam

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45.4 km

Oleftal

Nature Reserve

62.0 km

Singletrack Around Lake Bütgenbach

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful and varied circular route around the Bütgenbach reservoir. 10Km is about the dam of the dammed Warche. Among other things, the circular path leads on planks over the moor area, over the dam wall and along the shore.

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66.7 km

Bütgenbach Dam

Highlight • Monument

There are many dam walls, there are higher, wider, more powerful ones than this one. This is not a superlative, but still unique. Rarely do you get so much insight into the technology and architecture of a dam.

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67.3 km

Bütgenbach Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Bütgenbach dam was built between 1929 and 1932. The main function of the dam is to regulate the course of the Warche river. This created the lake of Bütgenbach. …

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70.1 km

Bütgenbach Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful swimming lake in great nature. From here you can make beautiful bike tours. We recommend e.g. the approximately 10km long circular route around the lake.

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