Due to military use since 1946, an extraordinarily exciting landscape development began on the plateau. Areas that had been intensively used by humans for centuries were left to themselves or only extensively managed, allowing a unique landscape to develop. Aside from military exercises, there have been hardly any other disturbances for decades, so sightings of wild animals are not uncommon.
Highlights along the route:
- Eifel National Park
- Dreiborner Hochfläche
- Obersee with Rursee shipping
- Broom bloom in spring, also called Eifelgold
Author’s recommendation
Due to the steep gradients, it is recommended to experience this route on a pedelec. E-bike rentals can be found at the TouristInfo in Einruhr and Rurberg.
Rursee shipping:
For those who love tranquility, you can enjoy a boat trip after the route on one or several lakes of the Eifel lake district and enjoy the charming landscape from the water. More information can be found at www.rurseeschifffahrt.de.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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For your own safety, always stay on the cycle and hiking paths shown on the map due to possible unexploded ordnance. The National Park Forestry Office has marked all official paths on the Dreiborner Hochfläche for you with knee-high wooden posts.Tips and suggestions
To the sights in the Monschau region:Rursee-Touristik GmbH
Seeufer 3
52152 Simmerath-Rurberg
Tel: +49 (0)2473 / 9377 - 0
E-mail: info@rursee.de
Homepage: www.rursee.de
Monschauer Land Touristik e.V.
Seeufer 3
52152 Simmerath
Tel: +49 (0)2472 / 804822
Email: info@eifel-tipp.de
Homepage: www.eifeltipp.de
Nationalparkforstamt Eifel
Urftseestraße 34
53937 Schleiden-Gemünd
Tel.: +49 (0) 24 44. 95 10-0
Fax: +49 (0) 24 44. 95 10-85
Email: info@nationalpark-eifel.de
Homepage: www.nationalpark-eifel.de
Roadbook
Parkplatz Nationalpark-Infopunkt Einruhr
Rursee Shipping
Wanderparkplatz Einruhr
Eifel-Blick "Wolfshügel" in Simmerath-Einruhr
Naturwaldzelle "Im Brand"
Akkuaustauschstation Camp-Hammer + Bistro "Der Hammer
Tal der Erkensruhr
Schieferhöhlen /-stollen bei Hirschrott
Ehemaliger Schieferbruch
Müsauelsberg
Sauermühle
Public transport
The nearest stop to the starting point is "Simmerath Einruhr." It is served by lines 83 and SB63. Your personal connection information with fare details for travel by public transport can be found at: www.avv.deOn Sundays and public holidays, it is recommended from the direction of Aachen to travel with the bicycle bus, which transports bicycles in a specially designed trailer via Roetgen, Lammersdorf, Einruhr to the national park region during the summer months. More information is available at: www.avv.de/rad.
Please note that passengers with strollers and wheelchair users always have priority over cyclists. The staff in the vehicles can decide on bicycle carriage in individual cases.
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Directions
Use our route planner for individual planning of your car arrival and enter "Rurstraße, Einruhr" as the destination.Parking
Park your car simply and conveniently in the parking lots in Einruhr at B266, Rurstraße, and Heilsteinstraße.Coordinates
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Equipment
With weather-appropriate clothing, sufficient water, and some snacks, you are well equipped for the route.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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