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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Monschau

Perlenbach Dam – Ridge Trail above Perlenau loop from Unteres Perlenbachtal mit den Felsbildungen der Teufelsley, Engelsley, Bromelsley und Pferdeley

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Monschau

Perlenbach Dam – Ridge Trail above Perlenau loop from Unteres Perlenbachtal mit den Felsbildungen der Teufelsley, Engelsley, Bromelsley und Pferdeley

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Perlenbach Dam – Ridge Trail above Perlenau loop from Unteres Perlenbachtal mit den Felsbildungen der Teufelsley, Engelsley, Bromelsley und Pferdeley

01:47

6.31km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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979 m

Perlenbach Dam

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From the 17th to the 19th century, freshwater pearl mussels were even farmed in the waters of the Perlenbach stream—hence its German name. From here, you have a magnificent view of the Perlenbach reservoir and the surrounding valleys.

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1.08 km

Viewpoint With Benches Overlooking the Lake

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In summer a wonderful resting place with a view towards the dam.

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2.01 km

Perlenbach Dam

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Here at the reservoir it is wonderfully quiet. In many places you have a beautiful view of the lake and the opposite side of the river.
The Perlenbachtalsperre is located near Monschau in the Aachen region in North Rhine-Westphalia. On the west side of the lake is the federal highway 399, while on the east side of a hiking trail from the dam to the Höfener mill runs. The building dams the Perlenbach and serves the drinking water supply as well as the power generation by hydropower. The dam was completed in 1956 and is operated by the Wasserversorgungszweckverband Perlenbach.

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2.89 km

Rocky Outcrop Trail in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Great narrow and challenging path.

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2.89 km

View of Engelsley

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Even if the ascent over a narrow and steep root path from Dreistegen was pretty tough, it was definitely worth it

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3.18 km

Ridge Trail above Perlenau

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A very beautiful, demanding, easy mountain hiking trail. The section is really rocky and riddled with roots. Surefootedness is required. Almost like in the high mountains. Beautiful.

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