Nature Reserve Guide
Nsg Obere Ruraue is a nature reserve characterized by a grassland-dominated, structurally rich water system, making it suitable for various outdoor activities. The Rur River and Adolfosee are central features, with diverse biotopes including riparian forest relics, old river arms, and mill canals. This landscape provides a varied setting for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, jogging, and more. The area's conservation goals focus on preserving its unique water system and rich biodiversity.
156
Routes
4.5
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Average rating
5614
People visited

4.5
(160)
692
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(38)
137
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(10)
59
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(14)
72
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(112)
260
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

3.4
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28
riders
49.3km
03:34
310m
310m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.9
(17)
58
riders
36.8km
02:20
100m
100m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.5
(2)
54
riders
120km
08:04
480m
480m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.7
(63)
255
riders
46.6km
03:13
80m
80m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(27)
68
riders
34.5km
02:09
110m
110m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(42)
140
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(27)
127
riders
23.9km
01:38
40m
40m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(8)
134
runners
5.13km
00:32
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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83
runners
13.8km
01:25
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
75
runners
11.6km
01:12
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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54
runners
7.38km
00:46
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.5
(2)
32
riders
35.6km
01:29
110m
110m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
(7)
26
riders
23.3km
00:58
70m
70m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
12
riders
38.5km
01:32
100m
100m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.8
(4)
14
riders
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.0
(2)
35
riders
57.8km
03:30
90m
90m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.7
(6)
20
riders
62.4km
03:48
130m
130m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1.0
(1)
10
riders
23.0km
01:21
40m
40m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.3
(3)
8
riders
29.5km
01:41
100m
100m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Nsg Obere Ruraue offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, jogging, gravel biking, and road cycling. The reserve features over 100 routes across these sports. These routes have been rated by more than 5,000 visitors, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
The Nsg Obere Ruraue is characterized by a grassland-dominated, structurally rich water system. Key features include the Rur River and the Adolfosee. The reserve also contains diverse biotopes such as riparian forest relics, old river arms, mill canals, and pollard willows.
Yes, Nsg Obere Ruraue features several hiking trails. A notable path runs between the Rur River and the Adolfosee. For more options, explore the Hiking in Nsg Obere Ruraue guide.
A popular hiking route is the "Between the Adolfosee and the Rur – Bunker islands on Adolfosee loop from Oberbruch," which is approximately 2.7 miles (4.3 km) long. Another option is the "Rur Bridge at Adolfosee – Between the Adolfosee and the Rur loop from Oberbruch," spanning about 6.9 miles (11.1 km). Both offer views of the Rur River and Adolfosee.
Yes, Nsg Obere Ruraue has mountain biking trails. Routes like the "Birgelen Primeval Forest Trail – Singletrack Towards Pützchen loop from Ratheim" offer a moderate challenge over approximately 22.2 miles (35.8 km). More options are available in the MTB Trails in Nsg Obere Ruraue guide.
Touring cycling is a popular activity in Nsg Obere Ruraue, particularly along the Rur cycle path. Routes such as "Adolfosee – Confluence of the Wurm and the Rur loop from Rurich" cover about 28.9 miles (46.6 km). For more routes, consult the Cycling in Nsg Obere Ruraue guide.
Yes, Nsg Obere Ruraue offers easy routes suitable for beginners. For hiking, the "Between the Adolfosee and the Rur – Rur Bridge at Adolfosee loop from Ratheim" is an easy option at about 4 miles (6.4 km). The Easy hikes in Nsg Obere Ruraue guide provides more choices.
Komoot offers several guides for Nsg Obere Ruraue, covering various activities and points of interest. These include guides for Hiking, Cycling, MTB Trails, and Running Trails. There are also guides for Attractions and Lakes.
Yes, Nsg Obere Ruraue provides routes suitable for jogging. An example is the "Bunker islands on Adolfosee – View of Adolfosee loop from Oberbruch," which is approximately 3.9 miles (6.3 km) long. More options can be found in the Running Trails in Nsg Obere Ruraue guide.
Routes in Nsg Obere Ruraue have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. This rating is based on feedback from over 1,000 community members. The area is popular, with more than 5,000 visitors having explored its routes.
Gravel biking is possible in Nsg Obere Ruraue, with routes like "Weir on the Rur – Adolfosee loop from Heinsberg-Oberbruch" covering approximately 35.9 miles (57.8 km). This route is rated as difficult. Additional gravel biking options are detailed in the Gravel biking in Nsg Obere Ruraue guide.
Yes, Nsg Obere Ruraue offers road cycling routes. An example is the "View of the Rur River – Wayside Cross in Hilfarth loop from Körrenzig," which is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km) long. For more routes, refer to the Road Cycling Routes in Nsg Obere Ruraue guide.

