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Städteregion Aachen

Monschau

Monschau Old Town – Rur bridge at the Red House loop from Holderbachtal/Dürholderbachtal

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Monschau

Monschau Old Town – Rur bridge at the Red House loop from Holderbachtal/Dürholderbachtal

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Monschau Old Town – Rur bridge at the Red House loop from Holderbachtal/Dürholderbachtal

03:43

13.0km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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2.53 km

Mittleres Rurtal mit den Felsbildungen der Pferdsley und Wiselsley

Nature Reserve

5.32 km

View of Monschau and its castle

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Beautiful view of the old town from the frame mountain.

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5.63 km

Rur Bridge at the Hotel Zum Stern, Monschau

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This viewpoint overlooking the Rur river with the bridge in the background is known as the "Venice View".

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5.74 km

Evangelical Bridge, Monschau

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The bridge features an artfully wrought iron railing and, from its position (*back of the Red House) above the river, offers a charming view of the historic half-timbered houses of Monschau's old town and the course of the Rur river.

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5.80 km

Monschau Old Town

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Shortly before reaching the old town, there is a top vantage point on the corpse alley. Nicely located, with a wonderful view of the evangelical church and the Red House, among other things.

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5.80 km

Rur bridge at the Red House

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From the bridge at the evangelical church you have a very nice view of the Rur at the back of the Red House.

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7.34 km

View of Monschau

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This picturesque little town in the upper Rur Valley never ceases to fascinate. Both the town itself and the walk around the hills, which offers a variety of views of …

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7.66 km

Monschau's narrow alleys

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These narrow streets characterize Monschau.

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10.2 km

View of the Middle Rur Valley

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On this section you walk above the middle Rurtal and later (or earlier if you come from Monschau) you have a view of the meadow landscape of Höfen.

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13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.84 km

3.33 km

1.48 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.96 km

3.25 km

2.97 km

1.44 km

1.23 km

112 m

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Weather

Monday 22 June

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Comments

January 21, 2024,Schneewanderung um Monschau an der Rur entlang und im Kluckbachtal

We started at the car park at the glassworks and through the beautiful town along the Rur towards the Haller ruins.
Monschau impresses with its very beautiful location in the Rur valley, the beautiful half-timbered houses and squares, as well as the imposing castle located on a mountain ridge.
We then went up the panoramic path to the Haller ruins, …

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May 9, 2024,Monschau und die Rur (ohne "h")

Day 2 Monschau Eifel
Beautiful tour through Monschau and along the Rur.

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August 28, 2024,Monschau – Toller Blick auf die Rur Runde von Monschau

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New location: Monschau
Today we explored the town and the castle. Really beautiful 🤩🥰, although very touristy 🤷🏻‍♀️.
But where it is really beautiful and easily accessible, that is where the crowds meet 🤣. So after the tour of the town we went on a short hike along the Rur to find peace again.🌳🌲. It was a really hot …

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July 2, 2025,Monschau – Toller Blick auf die Rur Runde von Rohren

From Monschau to Rohren and back – History, forests, and tranquility in the Eifel
This circular tour leads from the picturesque old town of Monschau through shady forests to the quiet Eifel town of Rohren – possibly the place of origin for a branch of the Löhrer family before ancestors moved to Aachen and Burtscheid in the 19th century.

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July 12, 2025,Runde um Monschau, an der Rur entlang und im Kluckbachtal

Our hike began at the parking lot at the glassworks in Monschau, ideally located right on the edge of the old town.
From there, we set off along the panoramic path, past the idyllic waterfall at Pauls Weiherchen and beautiful viewpoints, until we reached the chapel on the Sonntagsley hill. The chapel is definitely worth a visit, and from the …

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December 17, 2023,Randonnée Nordic Walking à Monjoie (Monschau) 🇩🇪

Visiting the center of Monschau during the Christmas market period always leaves a special flavor. Take the trouble to start your route relatively early to find a free parking space that is not too far away.
The route taken has two beautiful climbs before becoming almost flat in the last half. The mud was present in a few places without …

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Monschau Old Town – Rur bridge at the Red House loop from Holderbachtal/Dürholderbachtal

View of Monschau and its castle

Rur Bridge at the Hotel Zum Stern, Monschau

Evangelical Bridge, Monschau

Monschau Old Town

Rur bridge at the Red House

View of Monschau

Monschau's narrow alleys

View of the Middle Rur Valley

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