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North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Monschau

Southern End of the Obersee – Monschau Old Town loop from Mittleres Rurtal mit den Felsbildungen der Pferdsley und Wiselsley

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Monschau

Southern End of the Obersee – Monschau Old Town loop from Mittleres Rurtal mit den Felsbildungen der Pferdsley und Wiselsley

Hard

4.7

(3)

riders

Southern End of the Obersee – Monschau Old Town loop from Mittleres Rurtal mit den Felsbildungen der Pferdsley und Wiselsley

02:37

40.2km

560m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 31, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 32.9 km for 47 m

Waypoints

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15.5 km

Einruhr on the Rursee

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Einruhr is a nice and worthwhile village with many possibilities for rest and meals.

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15.6 km

Obersee at Einruhr

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The non-navigable part of the Obersee is a little out of sight, but it is still a beautiful piece of nature. On the way from Obersee to Monschau, the cycle path first passes it.

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16.5 km

Southern End of the Obersee

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The southern end of the Obersee is embedded in the High Fens-Eifel Nature Park. There are also several nature reserves in the Rur valley and the side valleys. Here you …

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17.3 km

Rur Valley Trail in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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it doesn't get much nicer than that

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22.2 km

Rurtal mit den Felsbildungen der Uhusley

Nature Reserve

28.5 km

Middle Rur Valley

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Very nice section on the Rur, like the whole way from Einruhr to Monschau.

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30.9 km

Forest trail along the Rur

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The bike path on the Rur from Monschau to the Rursee is a bit muddy in rainy weather, but it is beautiful. Often difficult to drive on with normal bikes.

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32.9 km

View of Monschau from Unterer Mühlenberg

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Monschau is one of the most beautiful cities in Germany. The small town is located near the border with Belgium and is best known for its medieval town center. The …

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33.2 km

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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40.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.4 km

6.75 km

5.09 km

2.75 km

213 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

14.6 km

7.67 km

2.07 km

864 m

366 m

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Southern End of the Obersee – Monschau Old Town loop from Mittleres Rurtal mit den Felsbildungen der Pferdsley und Wiselsley

Einruhr on the Rursee

Obersee at Einruhr

Southern End of the Obersee

Rur Valley Trail in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Middle Rur Valley

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View of Monschau from Unterer Mühlenberg

Monschau Old Town

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