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North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Obersee at Einruhr – Monschau Old Town loop from Wolfs- und Wollebachtal

Bike touring routes & trails

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Obersee at Einruhr – Monschau Old Town loop from Wolfs- und Wollebachtal

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Obersee at Einruhr – Monschau Old Town loop from Wolfs- und Wollebachtal

03:45

50.3km

600m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 20 m for 14 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

347 m

Woffelsbach on the Rursee

Highlight • Settlement

Woffelsbach is a picturesque district of the municipality of Simmerath in the Aachen urban region. It is located on the Rur Dam in the North Eifel and is a center …

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2

6.19 km

Obersee (Rursee)

Highlight • Lake

The point marked here is not a problem, even if the path is not paved. The passage mentioned by @Ulli is a little closer towards Rurberg.

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3

8.99 km

Obersee at Einruhr

Highlight • Lake

The non-navigable part of the Obersee is a little out of sight, but it is still a beautiful piece of nature. On the way from Obersee to Monschau, the cycle path first passes it.

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4

9.08 km

View of Obersee

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The non-navigable part of the Obersee is less noticed, but no less beautiful.

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5

25.6 km

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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6

25.7 km

Historic Center of Monschau

Highlight • Historical Site

A beautiful town in western Germany, well worth a visit. It boasts many half-timbered houses and narrow cobblestone streets. Monschau Castle is also worth a visit.

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7

25.9 km

View of Monschau's Old Town from the Aukloster Bridge

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From here you can enjoy a wonderful view of Monschau's old town. The Aukloster is now an event venue and can be rented for private celebrations.

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8

27.6 km

Middle Rur Valley

Highlight (Segment) • River

Very nice section on the Rur, like the whole way from Einruhr to Monschau.

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35.9 km

Rurtal mit den Felsbildungen der Uhusley

Nature Reserve

B

50.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.5 km

14.3 km

7.88 km

7.24 km

1.14 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.7 km

14.8 km

8.62 km

2.20 km

780 m

213 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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