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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Einruhr

Through the Eifel country

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Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Einruhr

Through the Eifel country

Hard

4.6

(115)

460

riders

Through the Eifel country

03:31

50.6km

610m

Cycling

This varied tour takes you around the hilly Monschau region, which is why you also have to climb a few meters in altitude over the 50 kilometers. You will be rewarded with idyllic mountain trails, dense forests and great nature experiences in the Eifel National Park. Starting from Einruhr, where…

by Städteregion Aachen

Last updated: May 4, 2025

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

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6.80 km

Bridge Over the Rur

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From the wooden bridge you have a beautiful view of the green banks of the Rur.

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12.2 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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16.4 km

Historic Center of Monschau

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A beautiful town in western Germany, well worth a visit. It boasts many half-timbered houses and narrow cobblestone streets. Monschau Castle is also worth a visit.

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17.6 km

Historic Mustard Mill Monschau

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Should be visited as part of a visit to Monschau. Various types of mustard from our own production to try.

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27.8 km

Lammersdorf Farm Museum

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The Lammersdorf farmer's museum is located in an old half-timbered farmhouse on the Vennbahn. It was founded by the Association for Local History and Village Culture Lammersdorf e.V. and has …

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44.8 km

National Park Gate Rurberg

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The exhibition on the subject of water is recommended and free of charge. 👍

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45.0 km

Eiserbach Dam

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At this point you cross the Eiserbachdamm near Rurberg, which dams the water of the small Eiserbach tributary. You have a great view of the reservoir on one side and the Rursee on the other.

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50.3 km

Heilstein Spring, Heilsteinhaus, and Water Garden

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The water garden at the Heilsteinhaus is a true oasis for relaxing and cooling your feet.

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50.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.3 km

11.9 km

10.2 km

4.04 km

758 m

229 m

210 m

Surfaces

32.5 km

7.20 km

6.49 km

2.33 km

1.33 km

773 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

28°C

17°C

36 %

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Comments

June 21, 2025,Durch die Eifellandschaft🌞🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️21.06.2025

Today, we headed to the Eifel region in glorious weather 😉. Today's starting point was Lammersdorf. From there, we cycled over the hills into the middle Rur Valley and to Lake Rur.

The Rur Dam, often referred to as the Schwammenauel Rur Dam, is a dam in southwest North Rhine-Westphalia, in the far west of Germany, that has existed since …

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July 5, 2025,Durch die Eifellandschaft

Wow, wow, wow. What a fantastic tour. We really enjoyed this tour: varied, beautiful scenery, plenty of places to stop for refreshments, excellent planning, and simply a great ride. We were on e-MTBs, took our time, and simply enjoyed the day and this tour. Technically, apart from two small sections at the beginning, it was easy to master and a …

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November 7, 2025,Obersee Einruhr - Monschau - Einruhr

It was a wonderfully beautiful tour in perfect November weather.

Just sunshine and 15-16 degrees Celsius.

The tour is highly recommended.

It started at Rursee and followed the Rur River to Monschau, then climbed the hill to the Vennbahn cycle path and headed back towards Rursee, passing through Woffelsbach, Ruhrberg, and finally Einruhr.

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September 6, 2022,Gemütliche Eifel-Radtour

A leisurely Eifel bike tour today in the best weather ☀️😎
From Steckenborn to the historical mustard mill to Monschau and back along the Rur and the Rursee via Einruhr, Rurberg and Woffelsbach.

In Lammersdorf we took the Vennbahn L48 to Monschau.
I've mentioned it several times, for me this is the perfect bike path, whether from north to south …

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June 4, 2025,Tour von Monschau zum Rursee

Man, that was a tour🙈 850 m of ascent‼️ It'll make your butt hurt... but as flatland cyclists, we gave it our all 🚴‍♀️🚴🚴‍♀️🚴. Rewarded by the magnificent view and nature, you forget the pain. Everything will be alright! 😉 And when the bike calls again tomorrow, it's all over again 🤣🚴🚴‍♀️🚴🚴‍♀️

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June 19, 2025,rursee , Monschau u. Venntrasse

We drove to Steckenborn and then set off on our bikes...always downhill to the Rursee. Construction work on the embankment...then along the Rur to Monschau...delicious food and drinks...after all, it was my birthday!!! We also drove along the Venntstrasse...and then we were back at the car. We drove back to Hellenthal for ice cream 🍨! It was a pleasant ride!🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🌞❤️🍨

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June 21, 2025,einmal zur Vennbahn und wieder zurück

Today I was finally able to take a section of the Vennbahn cycle path under my tires, on this route I noticed again how mountainous the Eifel is

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July 11, 2023

This varied tour takes you around the hilly Monschau region, which is why you also have to climb a few meters in altitude over the 50 kilometers. You will be rewarded with idyllic mountain trails, dense forests and great nature experiences in the Eifel National Park. Starting from Einruhr, where you

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Through the Eifel country

Bridge Over the Rur

Middle Rur Valley

Historic Center of Monschau

Historic Mustard Mill Monschau

Lammersdorf Farm Museum

National Park Gate Rurberg

Eiserbach Dam

Heilstein Spring, Heilsteinhaus, and Water Garden

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