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North Rhine-Westphalia

Rursee Loop Trail – Benches with a View of the Rursee loop from Rur Dam

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rursee Loop Trail – Benches with a View of the Rursee loop from Rur Dam

Moderate

4.8

(9)

51

riders

Rursee Loop Trail – Benches with a View of the Rursee loop from Rur Dam

01:51

30.4km

450m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.2 km for 116 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

593 m

Rur Dam (Schwammenauel Reservoir)

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With a height of almost 70 meters, the dam is one of the highest in Germany and correspondingly large is the Rursee behind it. The dam was built mainly to …

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2

1.28 km

Rursee Loop Trail

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The cycle path runs directly along the water in many places.

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3

1.77 km

Lake Rur

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As the second largest dam in Germany, the Rursee is impressively large and always beautiful 👍.

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4

3.67 km

Beautiful trail with a view of the Rursee

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Very nice on the Rursee and worth seeing from all corners and edges.

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8.05 km

Gelände Akademischer Yacht Club

Forest

6

8.71 km

View of Woffelsbach

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Just take a break and relax

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7

8.91 km

Benches with a View of the Rursee

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Great view to Woffelsbach and here the path is paved.

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8

17.6 km

Rursee at Rurberg

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The Rurberg round.

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9

23.4 km

Urft Reservoir

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No matter what time of year, the journey is worth it. Unfortunately, you can also clearly see the forest dieback. Lots of slopes that need to be cleared.

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B

30.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

8.06 km

7.33 km

2.17 km

124 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

10.7 km

1.14 km

896 m

575 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Monday 5 October

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