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Oleftal Reservoir – Olef Reservoir loop from Schöneseiffen

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Oleftal Reservoir – Olef Reservoir loop from Schöneseiffen

Hard

4.4

(17)

157

runners

Oleftal Reservoir – Olef Reservoir loop from Schöneseiffen

02:06

18.8km

260m

Running

Hard run. 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 24, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.98 km

Shelter Near Oleftalsperre

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A place to rest or shelter in bad weather.

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3.00 km

Oleftal Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Nice path along the dam

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6.39 km

Bench with a view of the Oleftalsperre

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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6.70 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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6.82 km

Oleftalsperre Dam

Highlight • Monument

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

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10.2 km

Trees Felled by Beavers

Highlight • Natural

7

12.3 km

Rest Area on the Olef

Highlight • Rest Area

8

12.4 km

Northern Shore Path, Oleftalsperre

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Inlet of the Oleftalsperre at the end of the reservoir.

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18.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.4 km

1.39 km

Surfaces

7.86 km

7.12 km

3.00 km

309 m

259 m

130 m

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

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Friday 26 June

34°C

22°C

20 %

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