Oberes Rurtal Mit Den Felsbildungen Der Ehrensteinsley
Oberes Rurtal Mit Den Felsbildungen Der Ehrensteinsley
Nature Reserve Guide
Oberes Rurtal Mit Den Felsbildungen Der Ehrensteinsley is a nature reserve located in the scenic Monschau region of the Eifel, Germany. This area is defined by the Rur river carving a gorge-like path through Devonian slate, creating a rocky riverbed and impressive rock formations, most notably the Ehrensteinsley cliff. The landscape features diverse forest passages, open pasturelands, and the serene Perlenbach reservoir, making it suitable for several sports like touring cycling, hiking, gravel biking, road cycling, and more.
157
Routes
4.6
(6426)
Average rating
30919
People visited

4.7
(719)
3,281
riders
58.8km
03:12
240m
580m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(219)
808
riders
51.5km
03:43
620m
620m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(127)
452
riders
51.0km
03:18
600m
600m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(64)
303
riders
40.2km
02:38
520m
520m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(438)
1,775
hikers
22.4km
06:15
440m
440m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(999)
3,292
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(350)
1,160
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(269)
1,079
hikers
9.03km
02:28
140m
140m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
(10)
34
riders
67.5km
05:49
910m
900m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
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41
riders
77.9km
06:05
1,010m
1,010m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
(1)
8
riders
85.1km
06:56
1,230m
1,230m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

23
riders
94.1km
07:37
1,200m
1,200m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.8
(4)
92
riders
80.8km
04:23
1,330m
1,330m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
(5)
103
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.6
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203
riders
43.7km
02:30
840m
840m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
(2)
53
riders
91.1km
04:13
1,110m
1,110m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.8
(20)
93
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(13)
80
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(10)
28
riders
60.8km
04:30
800m
800m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.6
(12)
29
riders
33.0km
02:54
550m
550m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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5.0
(2)
71
runners
11.4km
01:13
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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48
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(5)
45
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

33
runners
7.58km
00:50
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(1)
2
hikers
15.7km
04:31
370m
370m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
8
hikers
21.8km
06:04
410m
410m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(4)
7
hikers
17.9km
05:07
410m
410m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

2
hikers
5.54km
01:31
90m
90m
Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Oberes Rurtal Mit Den Felsbildungen Der Ehrensteinsley is a nature reserve located in the Monschau region of the Eifel, Germany. It is characterized by the Rur river, the Ehrensteinsley cliff, and diverse landscapes including forests, pastures, and the Perlenbach reservoir. The area offers a variety of outdoor activities.
The nature reserve offers a wide range of outdoor activities, including Touring cycling, Hiking, Gravel biking, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Mountaineering. There are more than 130 routes available, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 25,000 visitors.
Popular touring cycling routes include the Monschau to Aachen on the Vennbahn, covering about 36.5 miles (58.8 km). Another option is the Eifelblüten Zeitschleife (Time Loop) – The Natural, which is approximately 32 miles (51.5 km) long. These routes offer varied terrain for cyclists.
Yes, the reserve features hiking trails for various skill levels. An easy option is the Rur Riverside Trail – Wild Rur below Ehrensteinsley loop, about 4.6 miles (7.4 km). Moderate trails include the Monschau Old Town – Wild Rur below Ehrensteinsley loop, around 7.7 miles (12.4 km). For more challenging hikes, the Monastery Route extends approximately 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
Gravel biking enthusiasts can explore routes like the Tour through the High Fens, which is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km) long. Another challenging option is Tour 2: Over wooden planks – with TOUR through the Hohe Venn, spanning approximately 41.9 miles (67.5 km). These routes often feature diverse terrain suitable for gravel bikes.
Road cyclists can find several routes, such as the Monschau Old Town – Wahlerscheid Bike Path loop, which is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km) long and rated moderate. An easier option is the Vennbahn at Rurhof – Vennbahn Bridge loop, approximately 19 miles (30.6 km). More difficult routes like the Upper Rur Valley – Vogelsang Nazi Ordensburg loop offer longer distances and more challenging climbs.
The defining natural features include the Rur river, which carves a gorge-like path, and the impressive Ehrensteinsley cliff. The landscape also features diverse forest passages, open pasturelands, and the serene Perlenbach reservoir. The region is known for its rich plant life and varied scenery.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for the region. These include Cycling in Oberes Rurtal Mit Den Felsbildungen Der Ehrensteinsley, Hiking in Oberes Rurtal Mit Den Felsbildungen Der Ehrensteinsley, and Gravel biking in Oberes Rurtal Mit Den Felsbildungen Der Ehrensteinsley. Guides for specific interests like Waterfall hikes and Natural Monuments are also available.
The region is highly popular on komoot, with more than 25,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the nature reserve have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, indicating a high level of satisfaction among users.
Yes, mountain biking trails are available. A moderate option is the Einruhr on the Rursee – Eifelsteig near Hammer loop, approximately 27.4 miles (44.1 km) long. Another trail is the View of Kauverley – Root trail in the Münsterwald loop, about 25.8 miles (41.5 km). More options can be found in the MTB Trails guide.
Yes, there are easy hiking routes suitable for beginners. The Rur Riverside Trail – Wild Rur below Ehrensteinsley loop is rated easy and covers about 4.6 miles (7.4 km). More options for less strenuous walks can be found in the Easy hikes guide.
Yes, the reserve offers routes suitable for jogging. An example is the Dreistegen 4 – Wooden Bridge Over the Rur loop, a moderate route of approximately 5.4 miles (8.7 km). The Running Trails guide provides additional options for joggers.

