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View of the Oleftalsperre – Olef Reservoir loop from Hellenthal

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North Rhine-Westphalia

View of the Oleftalsperre – Olef Reservoir loop from Hellenthal

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3.0

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View of the Oleftalsperre – Olef Reservoir loop from Hellenthal

01:30

13.7km

250m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

878 m

Oleft Reservoir Parking Lot

Highlight • Parking

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

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2

2.11 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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3

6.11 km

Spring

Highlight • Natural

You can refill your drinking water here. During dry summer periods, the water runs dry.

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4

7.09 km

View of the Oleftalsperre

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wonderful view of the dam.
After a powerful ascent, the bank invites you to take a short break.

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5

10.8 km

View of the Oleftalsperre from the benches

Highlight • Viewpoint

The dam is an imposing structure with a great view over the lake and valley.

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6

11.4 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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7

11.6 km

View of the Oleftalsperre from the Bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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8

11.7 km

Oleftalsperre Dam

Highlight • Monument

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

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B

13.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

1.18 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.37 km

2.20 km

1.66 km

1.35 km

1.08 km

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

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