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Oleftalsperre Dam – Olef Reservoir loop from Prether Bachtal und Nebenbäche

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Oleftalsperre Dam – Olef Reservoir loop from Prether Bachtal und Nebenbäche

Moderate

3.3

(3)

15

runners

Oleftalsperre Dam – Olef Reservoir loop from Prether Bachtal und Nebenbäche

01:05

9.34km

180m

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: August 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.08 km

No trail, just dense undergrowth

Highlight • Forest

Avoid that bit

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2

4.61 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

4.68 km

Oleftalsperre Dam

Highlight • Monument

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

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4

4.80 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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5

8.18 km

LTD Gravelraid - Festival Area

Highlight • Rest Area

B

9.34 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.33 km

2.94 km

622 m

187 m

116 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.58 km

2.29 km

1.21 km

1.14 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

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Sunday 11 October

13°C

4°C

14 %

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