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Monschau

Monschau Old Town – View of Monschau loop from Monschau

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Monschau

Monschau Old Town – View of Monschau loop from Monschau

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Monschau Old Town – View of Monschau loop from Monschau

01:38

5.55km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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47 m

Monschau Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

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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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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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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422 m

View of Monschau from the Kierberg

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On the way over the Kierberg, Monschau is fantastic from a bird's eye view.

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3.48 km

View of Perlenbachtalsperre from Jahrhundertweg Rest Area

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Small refuge and rest area with a view of the Perlenbachtalsperre

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3.80 km

Teufelsley Rock Formation

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The Teufelsley is the counterpart to the larger Engelsley—both offer excellent vantage points over the Rur Valley above Dreistegen. The names suggest this; the rock formations are associated with legends …

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4.19 km

Root Path Ascent in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Beautiful section, rocky and with roots!
The path leads up to Teufelsley and Engelsley with beautiful views into the valleys of the Perlenbach and the Rur.

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5.49 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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5.55 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.52 km

1.38 km

603 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.26 km

1.10 km

985 m

975 m

210 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

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Monschau Old Town – View of Monschau loop from Monschau

Monschau Old Town

Evangelical Bridge, Monschau

View of Monschau

View of Monschau from the Kierberg

View of Perlenbachtalsperre from Jahrhundertweg Rest Area

Teufelsley Rock Formation

Root Path Ascent in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Rur bridge at the Red House

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