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North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Einruhr

Obersee at Einruhr – View of the Rur Reservoir loop from Einruhr

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Einruhr

Obersee at Einruhr – View of the Rur Reservoir loop from Einruhr

Hard

4.6

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Obersee at Einruhr – View of the Rur Reservoir loop from Einruhr

02:30

30.4km

730m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: July 7, 2026

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Nationalpark Eifel

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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129 m

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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5.25 km

The Paulushofdamm separates the Obersee from the Rursee. From here you can hike or cycle left on the Rursee in the direction of the Schwammenauel dam or right on the Urftseerandweg to the Urftsee dam.

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6.53 km

Urft River Path in Eifel National Park

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6.59 km

View of the Obersee

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The Obersee is a very beautiful lake from every corner and edge and invites you to linger.

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9.35 km

Urft Dam — Engineering and History

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Here you can learn a lot about how the dam works

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18.0 km

View of the Rur Reservoir

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If you can, you should do this beautiful tour during the week, especially if you are out and about by bike.
In Corona times, it is also emptier. And when the venues are closed, you take something to eat and drink yourself. What could be nicer than eating outside and enjoying the view.

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20.5 km

View over Woffelsbach and the Rursee

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With the construction of the Rurtalsperre 1934-1938 and its expansion 1955-1959, a large part of the old Woffelsbach in the Rursee disappeared. At the same time, tourism in Woffelsbach began, initially in the 1930s and received a significant boost with the second expansion phase of the Rurtalsperre (1955-1959) and the founding of the Yacht Club Rursee in 1956. Today, Woffelsbach is home to more than 15 sailing clubs. Camping sites, sailing schools, apartments and private weekend houses were built. In the years 2012 to 2014, a new center with parks directly on the lake and a lakeside terrace with a lakeside stage was created.

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22.4 km

View of Woffelsbach

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very nice hiking trail through the forest with views of the Rursee.

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30.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

8.90 km

6.39 km

2.85 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

7.37 km

3.78 km

352 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

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Monday 20 July

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Comments

October 1, 2023,Spätsommerliche Genusstour für die Sinne 😃🌞👍

And here is the link to the Relive video:
relive.cc/view/vevWBn2m4yq

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August 21, 2023,Heimbach naar Urftsee

@Richard 🇳🇱's trip last May gave me the idea to also visit the Eifel this year. No regrets.
Made a round from Heimbach on the Vulkaneifel along the Rursee and the Urftsee. Special to see the volcanic rock here in this place. Nice views over the lakes and weirs. The Urftseesperre and then the suspension bridge over the Urftsee to …

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Obersee at Einruhr – View of the Rur Reservoir loop from Einruhr

Obersee at Einruhr

Paulushof Dam

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View of the Obersee

Urft Dam — Engineering and History

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