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View of the Rur Reservoir – Victor-Neels Bridge loop from Heimbach (Eifel)

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North Rhine-Westphalia

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Heimbach

View of the Rur Reservoir – Victor-Neels Bridge loop from Heimbach (Eifel)

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4.8

(87)

505

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View of the Rur Reservoir – Victor-Neels Bridge loop from Heimbach (Eifel)

03:07

40.2km

800m

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 6, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 23.9 km for 19 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.31 km

Staubecken Heimbach

Lake

6.10 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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8.60 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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13.3 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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14.7 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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20.1 km

View of Vogelsang IP and Lake Urft

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Here you cycle along the Urftsee with a view of the former NS-Ordensburg Vogelsang. The place reinvents itself today and sets an example against the Nazi crimes. As an “International Place”, Vogelsang today stands for tolerance, diversity and peaceful coexistence. There are guided tours, events and exhibitions on historical and political education. More information: vogelsang-ip.de

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21.0 km

View of Urft Dam

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22.0 km

View of the Victor-Neels Bridge

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... jipp ... as Guido already aptly writes ... after the bridge the named after a former Belgian colonel and commander of the garrison bridge ... go with 16 per mill , Boost 700 m and you stand in the castle ... who wants to look at the Solstice Square .. bends just before reaching the castle to the left in a small trail ab..der but has more than 16 percent 😉 ... have fun sweating 😅

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25.1 km

Victor-Neels Bridge

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The bridge, named after the last Belgian commander, Victor Neels, fits very well into the landscape. At the end you can expect a 16 percent gradient up to Vogelsang.

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40.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.6 km

12.2 km

4.36 km

1.83 km

248 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

15.0 km

4.66 km

721 m

210 m

131 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

29°C

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Comments

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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August 20, 2024,Bicycle Tour

The route from Heimbach to Vogelsang is always worth it. The route from Vogelsang to Einruhr is currently closed. The information sign is at the top of the main road.

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August 3, 2024,Um den Rursee 2

Rursee Part 2: after the castle and a few more beautiful kilometers along the lake, you cross the Victor Neels suspension bridge, which is an impressive structure. From the Ordensburg Vogelsang you have another beautiful view and can then relax and roll down to Einruhr.

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View of the Rur Reservoir – Victor-Neels Bridge loop from Heimbach (Eifel)

View of the Rur Reservoir

View over Woffelsbach and the Rursee

Paulushof Dam

View of the Obersee

View of Vogelsang IP and Lake Urft

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View of the Victor-Neels Bridge

Victor-Neels Bridge

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