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Historic Old Town MonschauPhoto: Dominik Ketz, vennbahn.eu
Full of energy, you pedal across the Eifel National Park through the idyllic Rur Valley past the Rursee. Admire the house hedges and dense green forests on this challenging cycling circular route with some elevation.
The route goes once around the Monschau region, therefore there are some elevation meters to conquer over the roughly 50 kilometers, just so much beforehand. However, the effort is rewarded by beautiful high-altitude trails, dense green forests and a great natural experience. The landscape is characterized by the picturesque Rursee located in the middle of the Eifel National Park and the idyllic Rur Valley. Typical for the landscape are also the impressive meter-high house hedges within the settlements, which were laid out as wind protection for the individual farms, as well as a distinct hedge system. The former cloth-making town Monschau offers itself for a first break after just under 20 kilometers and awaits with a magnificent half-timbered idyll like no other. After a stroll through the historic old town, you cycle along the former railway track of the Vennbahn to Lammersdorf, where during a visit to the Farmers' Museum you can gain insights into the lifestyle of the Eifel ancestors. The route then leads back to the Eifel lake district via Rollesbroich, Strauch and Steckenborn, where the idyllic Eifel village Woffelsbach entices with a wide range of water sports. In Rurberg, a visit to the National Park Gate is worthwhile, which informs about the unique natural landscape of the Eifel National Park, before returning to the starting point in Einruhr. There you can end the day with a cozy boat trip.
Sights
- Historic town centre and old town Monschau
- Mustard mill Monschau
- Farmers' Museum Lammersdorf
- Steckenborn Village Museum
- Monschau Hedge Landscape
- Rursee
- National Park Gate Rurberg
- Healing Stone House Einruhr
Author’s recommendation
Along the route, you can refresh yourself with food and drinks in Monschau, Einruhr, Rurberg and Woffelsbach.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Please stay on the designated paths.
Tips and suggestions
Monschauer Land Touristik e.V.
Seeufer 3, 52152 Simmerath
Tel: (0049) 2472 / 804822
Email: info@monschauerland.de
Homepage : www.monschauerland.de
Roadbook
Route Guidance
The route follows the complete node system of the StädteRegion Aachen. Start from the hiking car park to node 36 and follow the nodes -33-26-27-25-24-16-17-18-19-20-21-22-64-36 back to the starting point.
Route Character
Step 1 – Rur Valley and Monschau Hedge Landscape:
In the Rur Valley you cycle along the Rur through dense green forests that provide shade on sunny days. This way you slowly overcome the first elevation meters. Shortly before Monschau, you mainly encounter the impressive meter-high house hedges. They serve as wind protection for the individual farms.
Step 2 – the picturesque Monschau:
After about 20 kilometers you arrive in the former cloth-making town of Monschau. A walk through the old town shows you the many magnificent half-timbered houses.
Step 3 – more culture along the route:
Continue along the former railway track of the Vennbahn to Lammersdorf. In this district, a stop at the charming farmers' museum is recommended, where you learn more about life in the Eifel around the turn of the century. Then you pass through the towns of Rollesbroich, Strauch and Steckenborn. The latter is home to the Steckenborn Village Museum.
Step 4 – back at the Rursee
Finally, you return to the Rursee. In summer, you can take a swimming break at the Woffelsbach Bay or at the natural outdoor pool at the Rursee center. In Rurberg, check out the National Park Gate and learn more about the unique natural landscape of the Eifel National Park. At the end of the route, you can take a boat trip across the Eifel lake district.
Rursee Shipping
Knotenpunkt 36
Ruraue
St. Michael-Steg
Rurtal
Ruraue
Hammer mill
Textile-maker fountains
Knotenpunkt 33
Historic Monschau
Knotenpunkt 26
Knotenpunkt 27
Knotenpunkt 25
Knotenpunkt 24
Knotenpunkt 16
Farm Museum in Lammersdorf
Knotenpunkt 17
Knotenpunkt 18
Knotenpunkt 19
Knotenpunkt 20
Knotenpunkt 21
Woffelsbacher Bucht
Knotenpunkt 22
Weidenhövel Rurberg
Eifel National Park
Outdoor swimming at Rursee Centre
Knotenpunkt 64
The Bad Einruhr Nature Experience
Rursee Lake
Public transport
The nearest stop to the starting point “Simmerath Einruhr” is served by the bus lines 83 and SB63. Since taking bicycles is only possible during off-peak times from Monday to Saturday, it is recommended in the summer months to do the route on a Sunday or public holiday. Then you can bring yourself and your bike in the morning from Aachen with the AVV bike bus to Einruhr and have it brought back later. Your personal connection information with fare details for arrival by public transport is available at: www.avv.deGet Timetable to destination
Directions
Use our route planner for individual planning of your arrival by car and enter the destination "Rurstraße 2, Einruhr".Parking
At the hiking car park (B266/Rurstraße, Einruhr) in Einruhr you can park your car free of charge.Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Equipment
With weatherproof clothing, enough water and some provisions you are perfectly equipped for the route.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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