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Oleftalsperre Dam – St. Edward’s Forest Chapel loop from Hellenthal

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Euskirchen

Hellenthal

Oleftalsperre Dam – St. Edward’s Forest Chapel loop from Hellenthal

Moderate

4.7

(48)

138

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Oleftalsperre Dam – St. Edward’s Forest Chapel loop from Hellenthal

03:13

11.4km

240m

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: May 22, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 591 m for 79 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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586 m

Oleft Reservoir Parking Lot

Highlight • Parking

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

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1.04 km

Oleftalsperre Dam

Highlight • Monument

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

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1.10 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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1.49 km

View of the Olef Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

At this point, you have access to the reservoir via a narrow path that is hardly recognizable from the main path. Once at the bottom, you have a beautiful view over the lake and the dam wall...

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2.57 km

Bench with a view of the Oleftalsperre

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice place for a rest or just to relax.

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4.52 km

Shelter with a View of the Oleftalsperre

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Along the Oleftalsperre there are always huts where you can take shelter if you are surprised by storms. This still offers a beautiful view over the reservoir.

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5.91 km

Forest Path in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Highlight • Forest

6.74 km

St. Edward’s Forest Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

A real highlight, this idyllically situated beautiful forest chapel.
About the history of this forest chapel:
On May 7, 1897, Count Eduard de Briey, a friend of Duke Engelbert von …

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11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.99 km

1.05 km

865 m

433 m

Surfaces

6.41 km

2.93 km

1.04 km

561 m

401 m

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Wednesday 15 July

27°C

14°C

15 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Oleftalsperre Dam – St. Edward’s Forest Chapel loop from Hellenthal

Oleft Reservoir Parking Lot

Oleftalsperre Dam

View of the Oleftalsperre from the Bench

View of the Olef Dam

Bench with a view of the Oleftalsperre

Shelter with a View of the Oleftalsperre

Forest Path in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

St. Edward’s Forest Chapel

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