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Notable lake · Cologne Government Region, North Rhine-Westphalia

Oleftalsperre

Oleftalsperre is a lake in Cologne Government Region, North Rhine-Westphalia.

Oleftalsperre: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Oleftalsperre

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Oleftalsperre — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 50.49753, 6.40197. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Oleftalsperre full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Oleftalsperre yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Oleftalsperre?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Oleftalsperre?

    Nearby: Eigart (viewpoint, 5 km), Reifferscheid Castle (fort, 6 km), Weißer Stein (viewpoint, 13 km), Ordensburg Vogelsang (museum, 13 km), Steinfeld Abbey (attraction, 14 km), Obersee (lake, 15 km).

    Is Oleftalsperre worth visiting?

    Oleftalsperre is listed as a notable lake in North Rhine-Westphalia on Spotwander.