Einruhr is a district within the municipality of Simmerath, located in Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia. This region is defined by its position on the banks of the Rursee, specifically the Obersee, which is surrounded by forests and hills. Einruhr also offers direct access to the Eifel National Park, providing extensive wild forests and diverse landscapes, making it suitable for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, gravel biking, road cycling, and more.
Einruhr offers more than 50…
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4.8
(1179)
4,104
hikers
16.8km
04:38
290m
290m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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365
hikers
9.88km
02:58
320m
320m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.8
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611
hikers
21.6km
06:35
710m
710m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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1,238
hikers
14.1km
03:54
260m
260m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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4,909
riders
26.1km
02:01
360m
360m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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405
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47.3km
03:25
580m
580m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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434
riders
50.6km
03:31
610m
610m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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4,410
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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26.8km
02:35
510m
510m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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579
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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256
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25.1km
01:31
360m
360m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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78
riders
44.3km
02:34
510m
510m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.1
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479
runners
43.4km
04:46
680m
680m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.7
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109
runners
5.09km
00:33
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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41
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13.8km
01:36
200m
200m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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24
runners
14.1km
01:40
320m
320m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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86
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

55
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.9
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427
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.0
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39
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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24
riders
19.0km
01:21
300m
300m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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28
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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19
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25.2km
02:22
630m
630m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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2
hikers
4.16km
01:13
110m
110m
Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
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Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
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Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Einruhr offers a range of outdoor activities including hiking, touring cycling, gravel biking, road cycling, jogging, and mountain biking. The region provides access to the Rursee and the Eifel National Park, featuring diverse landscapes for various sports.
Hiking in Einruhr includes trails along the Rursee, through deep ravines, and to historical sites like the deserted village of Wollseifen and the former Nazi training center Vogelsang. The Urft Dam, once Europe's largest, is also a notable destination. For more details, consult the Hiking around Einruhr guide.
Einruhr offers a network of trails within the Eifel National Park with varying difficulty levels, including easy walks. These paths cater to different fitness levels, allowing beginners to find suitable routes.
Einruhr is suitable for various cycling disciplines, including touring cycling, road cycling, and gravel biking. The area features paved routes and cycle paths, with sections of the RurUfer cycle path passing through the region. For more information, refer to the Cycling around Einruhr guide.
Einruhr provides trails suitable for mountain biking, with diverse terrain that includes unpaved segments. The Eifel National Park offers varied landscapes for mountain biking enthusiasts. Explore options in the MTB Trails around Einruhr guide.
The region offers easy walks and cycling paths suitable for families. The Naturerlebnisbad Einruhr (natural adventure pool) allows swimming in the natural waters of the Rursee during warmer months, providing an additional family-friendly option.
Einruhr features 96 routes across various sports, with an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 stars from more than 17,000 ratings. Over 79,000 visitors have shared their experiences, indicating a high level of satisfaction with the available routes.
The diverse terrain around Einruhr, including unpaved segments on some routes, makes it suitable for gravel biking. Detailed routes and information can be found in the Gravel biking around Einruhr guide.
Yes, Einruhr offers traffic-free bike rides suitable for touring, road cycling, and mountain biking. These routes provide a safer and more relaxed cycling experience. Consult the Traffic-free bike rides around Einruhr guide for options.
Einruhr is characterized by its location on the banks of the Rursee, specifically the Obersee, which is surrounded by forests and hills. It also provides direct access to the Eifel National Park, featuring diverse landscapes including forest and meadow sections, river valleys, and elevated viewpoints.
For local tourism information, the Nationalpark-Infopunkt Einruhr can be reached at +49 2473 55205 45. Rursee-Touristik GmbH also provides tourism services for the Rursee area and can be contacted at 02485/317.

