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North Rhine-Westphalia
Euskirchen
Hellenthal

Trail along the Oleftalsperre – Olef Reservoir loop from Hellenthal

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Euskirchen
Hellenthal

Trail along the Oleftalsperre – Olef Reservoir loop from Hellenthal

Moderate

4.6

(289)

1,081

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Trail along the Oleftalsperre – Olef Reservoir loop from Hellenthal

03:59

14.8km

180m

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: April 5, 2026

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After 14.2 km for 79 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.01 km

Trail along the Oleftalsperre

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A nice piece of trail with a view of the Olaf dam

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3.50 km

Oleft Reservoir Peninsula

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Not easy to get to the lake or even to take a picture. If you have the opportunity, you should take advantage of it.

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8.05 km

Oleftalsperre Inlet

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From the inlet you can drive towards Hollerrath or Belgium 🚴‍♂️👍🏻.

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12.0 km

Very nice place for a rest or just to relax.

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13.5 km

Nice rest area that offers us a great view of the Oleftalsperre.

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13.5 km

Oleftalsperre Dam

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

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13.7 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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14.2 km

Oleft Reservoir Parking Lot

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Large car park in the immediate vicinity of the dam and the Seerandweg.

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14.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

875 m

315 m

168 m

Surfaces

8.02 km

5.21 km

823 m

600 m

114 m

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

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Thursday 25 June

36°C

22°C

12 %

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