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North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Monschau

Gravel fun and natural beauty – on your bike and into the Rur Valley

Routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Monschau

Gravel fun and natural beauty – on your bike and into the Rur Valley

Hard

4.9

(7)

riders

Gravel fun and natural beauty – on your bike and into the Rur Valley

02:47

32.4km

560m

Gravel riding

This tour gives you the full Eifel experience: challenging, varied, and with a great sense of nature. Tough climbs meet wild descents – in between, you'll roll leisurely through the green Rur Valley.

The starting point is the historic old town of Monschau. From there, the route continues across fields,…

by Städteregion Aachen

Last updated: August 13, 2025

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.04 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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5.25 km

Old Sawmill

Highlight • Structure

Right next to the historic sawmill, a covered rest area and a viewing kiln invite you to linger. The latter forms the centerpiece of the annual kiln festival on the Saturday after Pentecost.

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18.3 km

View of Worbelescheed (Eifelblick)

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At an altitude of 530 meters, the Eifelblick "Worbelescheed" lies between Eicherscheid and Huppenbroich. From here, you have a magnificent view.

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30.3 km

Vennbahn Cycle Path Near Mützenich

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The Vennbahn Cycle Route is a great route that you can do with the whole family.

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32.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

6.19 km

5.20 km

4.02 km

311 m

162 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

11.0 km

6.19 km

1.00 km

649 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 July

18°C

9°C

22 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

August 7, 2025

This tour gives you the full Eifel experience: challenging, varied, and with a great sense of nature. Tough climbs meet wild descents – in between, you'll roll leisurely through the green Rur Valley.
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The starting point is the historic old town of Monschau. From there, the route continues across fields

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Gravel fun and natural beauty – on your bike and into the Rur Valley

Monschau Old Town

Old Sawmill

View of Worbelescheed (Eifelblick)

Vennbahn Cycle Path Near Mützenich

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