Paulushof Dam – View of the Rur Reservoir loop from Eiserbachtal mit Nebenbächen

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Simmerath

Paulushof Dam – View of the Rur Reservoir loop from Eiserbachtal mit Nebenbächen

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Paulushof Dam – View of the Rur Reservoir loop from Eiserbachtal mit Nebenbächen

01:14

16.7km

320m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationalpark Eifel

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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1.10 km

Paulushof Dam

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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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3.91 km

View of Woffelsbach

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

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5.75 km

Circuit Trail

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Dreamlike landscape

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8.32 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 …

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8.36 km

Cycle path along the southern shore of the Rursee

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10.9 km

View over Woffelsbach and the Rursee

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This rock is about 30-50m next to the actual route and represents a nice foreground for photos for me.

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14.3 km

View of Rurberg

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The Rursee is wonderful to explore by bike.

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16.1 km

Rur Lake

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Located in the heart of the Eifel National Park, Lake Rursee awaits you with magnificent views and plenty of outdoor activities. Whether gravel biking, hiking, swimming, or gliding across the …

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