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Monschau

Ridge Trail above Perlenau – Perlenbach Dam loop from Monschau

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Monschau

Ridge Trail above Perlenau – Perlenbach Dam loop from Monschau

Easy

4.7

(12)

hikers

Ridge Trail above Perlenau – Perlenbach Dam loop from Monschau

01:45

5.93km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Parking

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652 m

Root-Covered Forest Trail in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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The climb is already helpful with the poles

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671 m

Ridge Trail above Perlenau

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A very beautiful, demanding, easy mountain hiking trail. The section is really rocky and riddled with roots. Surefootedness is required. Almost like in the high mountains. Beautiful.

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2.02 km

Hedge Archway in Höfen

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Typical hedge in the area.
Interesting information can be found along the hedge path 🤣 in and around Höfen.

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4.04 km

Forest path above the Perlenbach Reservoir

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The Perlenbach can be seen through the trees

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4.58 km

From the 17th to the 19th century, freshwater pearl mussels were even farmed in the waters of the Perlenbach stream—hence its German name. From here, you have a magnificent view of the Perlenbach reservoir and the surrounding valleys.

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4.68 km

Viewpoint With Benches Overlooking the Lake

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In summer a wonderful resting place with a view towards the dam.

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4.68 km

View of the Perlenbach Reservoir from the relaxation benches

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Just switch off and just enjoy the view over the lake (well over the dam).

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5.61 km

Perlenbach Dam

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Here at the reservoir it is wonderfully quiet. In many places you have a beautiful view of the lake and the opposite side of the river.
The Perlenbachtalsperre is located …

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5.93 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.04 km

1.53 km

715 m

555 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.70 km

1.78 km

777 m

626 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

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Tuesday 21 July

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Ridge Trail above Perlenau – Perlenbach Dam loop from Monschau

Root-Covered Forest Trail in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Ridge Trail above Perlenau

Hedge Archway in Höfen

Forest path above the Perlenbach Reservoir

Perlenbach Dam

Viewpoint With Benches Overlooking the Lake

View of the Perlenbach Reservoir from the relaxation benches

Perlenbach Dam

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