Monschau Old Town – View of Monschau loop from Monschau

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Monschau

Monschau Old Town – View of Monschau loop from Monschau

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Monschau Old Town – View of Monschau loop from Monschau

01:39

5.56km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Bus stop

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47 m

Monschau Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

Shortly before reaching the old town, there is a top vantage point on the corpse alley. Nicely located, with a wonderful view of the evangelical church and the Red House, among other things.

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99 m

The bridge features an artfully wrought iron railing and, from its position (*back of the Red House) above the river, offers a charming view of the historic half-timbered houses of Monschau's old town and the course of the Rur river.

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313 m

View of Monschau

Highlight • Viewpoint

This picturesque little town in the upper Rur Valley never ceases to fascinate. Both the town itself and the walk around the hills, which offers a variety of views of …

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422 m

View of Monschau from the Kierberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the way over the Kierberg, Monschau is fantastic from a bird's eye view.

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3.80 km

Teufelsley Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Teufelsley is the counterpart to the larger Engelsley—both offer excellent vantage points over the Rur Valley above Dreistegen. The names suggest this; the rock formations are associated with legends …

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4.19 km

Root Path Ascent in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful section, rocky and with roots!
The path leads up to Teufelsley and Engelsley with beautiful views into the valleys of the Perlenbach and the Rur.

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