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Bütgenbach Reservoir – Just before the border loop from Losheim

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Bütgenbach Reservoir – Just before the border loop from Losheim

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(20)

138

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Bütgenbach Reservoir – Just before the border loop from Losheim

04:16

71.0km

610m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 22, 2026

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

6.36 km

Water pump station for steam locomotives on RAVeL L45A

Highlight • Monument

Coming from Germany, it is always uphill, but with an e-bike it is very moderate and problem-free.

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2

6.42 km

Old Water Crane for Steam Locomotives (Buchholz)

Highlight • Monument

A relic from days gone by to look at. But information boards along the route also tell of these times. In the meantime, the station has been a bit embellished and there is also a nice break bench.

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3

16.6 km

Rest Area With View of Lake Bütgenbach

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Beautiful rest area on the Kyll cycle path with a view of Lake Bütgenbach

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4

18.3 km

Bütgenbach Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Bütgenbach dam was built between 1929 and 1932. The main function of the dam is to regulate the course of the Warche river. This created the lake of Bütgenbach. …

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21.6 km

Start of the Vennquerbahn cycle path in Weywertz

Highlight • Cycleway

South of Weywertz, the Vennquerbahnradweg branches off from the Vennbahnradweg.
Beautiful route, beautiful landscapes.
Former railway line to Jünkerath.

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6

35.5 km

View of Malmedy Cathedral

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view on Saints-Pierre-Paul-et Quirin Monastery and Cathedral of Malmedy

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52.3 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

8

52.8 km

Lake Bütgenbach

Highlight • Lake

The Bütgenbach Dam with Lake Bütgenbach is a great destination for active people. There is a bathing beach, a campsite and a beautiful circular path for cyclists and hikers.

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68.9 km

Just before the border

Highlight • Cycleway

The Vennquerbahn cycle path is very well developed and very easy to drive on. Smooth asphalt and plenty of opportunities to take a break.

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71.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

69.5 km

1.18 km

189 m

120 m

Surfaces

69.8 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

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Lowest point (350 m)

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