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View of the Olef Reservoir – St. Edward’s Forest Chapel loop from Hellenthal

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View of the Olef Reservoir – St. Edward’s Forest Chapel loop from Hellenthal

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View of the Olef Reservoir – St. Edward’s Forest Chapel loop from Hellenthal

03:12

11.3km

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: August 20, 2026

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After 591 m for 79 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

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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2

1.05 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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3

1.43 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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4

2.50 km

View of the Olef Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

beautiful view over the reservoir

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5

2.51 km

Bench with a view of the Oleftalsperre

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice place for a rest or just to relax.

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6

4.47 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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7

5.86 km

Forest Path in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Highlight • Forest

8

6.69 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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B

11.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.53 km

865 m

496 m

364 m

Surfaces

6.39 km

3.50 km

968 m

401 m

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Lowest point (410 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

February 8, 2026,Photohike Hellenthal · Nordeifel · Winter · Nebel/Godrays

You can find the whole adventure in the light here: photohikers.de/post/photohike-hellenthal-hommage-an-das-licht-des-waldes

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September 3, 2021,LF-Wanderung Nordeifel Oleftal

Hike in the North Eifel National Park in wonderful weather and in entertaining company

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