The circular walk starts at the Nationalpark Information Point in Einruhr. Here you can initially find out about the landscape features of the National Park region and the Rur lake. With a refreshment at the healing stone fountain located here in the courtyard of the Heilsteinhaus, the route now leads uphill out of the village onto the Dreiborner Plateau. The 33 km² large Dreiborner Plateau is an important part of the Eifel National Park, founded in 2004, and since then has been home to many endangered species such as the fire salamander.
Then, at the southernmost point of the circular route, we reach the Sauermühle, where water from the healing stone fountain is drawn. However, the Sauermühle and the fountain house have long disappeared. The former stone plaque of the mill is now located in the wall in front of the former rectory in Einruhr. The Latin inscription "Deo ViVo, a qUo CVnCta Dona proCeDUnt" (To the living God, from whom all gifts come) is well preserved.
Finally, the route heads back along the Sauerbach stream to Einruhr, where the idyllic and attractive route ends.
Author’s recommendation
Nature experience pool Einruhr:
In good weather, a "jump into the cool water" at the nature experience pool is recommended. It is located on the shore of Lake Obersee and has excellent water quality.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Please stay on the designated paths.Tips and suggestions
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Roadbook
Route guidance:
The circular route is marked with number 45.
Route character:
A very varied route over natural paths and trails with only a few paved sections in the village of Einruhr.
Nature Experience Pool Einruhr
Heilsteinbrunnen
Wassertretbecken
Dreiborner Hochfläche
Sauermühle
Wanderparkplatz Einruhr
Haltestelle Simmerath - Einruhr
Public transport
The bus stop nearest to the starting point is the Einruhr stop, served by various bus lines. You can get your personal connection info with tariff information for the trip by public transport at:Get Timetable to destination
Directions
For individual planning of your journey by car, use our route planner and enter "Einruhr, Am Obersee 16" as the destination.Parking
You can park in Einruhr at the Heilsteinhaus and in Franz-Becker-Straße / Auf dem Römer.Coordinates
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Equipment
With waterproof hiking boots, weather-appropriate clothing, enough water and some provisions, you are well equipped for the route.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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