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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Euskirchen
Hellenthal

View of the Olef Reservoir – Olef Reservoir loop from Prether Bachtal und Nebenbäche

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Euskirchen
Hellenthal

View of the Olef Reservoir – Olef Reservoir loop from Prether Bachtal und Nebenbäche

Moderate

4.8

(73)

104

riders

View of the Olef Reservoir – Olef Reservoir loop from Prether Bachtal und Nebenbäche

02:31

32.8km

390m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.63 km

Hollerith Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Very nice and above all clean shelter with indoor and outdoor benches in a sunlit place.

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7.18 km

Oleftal

Nature Reserve

3

9.44 km

Oleftalsperre Inlet

Highlight • River

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

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4

13.4 km

View of the Olef Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

beautiful view over the reservoir

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5

14.9 km

Oleftalsperre Dam

Highlight • Monument

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

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6

15.0 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

15.3 km

Oleftalsperre

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of the dam.

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8

30.1 km

Westwall Remnants at Hollerath

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the many places that remind of the past war. However, today you can enjoy the peace and quiet of nature. In the evening you can often see deer that scares you while cycling ..

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32.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.4 km

1.76 km

672 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

13.7 km

1.23 km

536 m

285 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

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Tuesday 30 June

22°C

12°C

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