Simonskall Village – Kaiserfelsen (Emperor Rock) loop from Vossenack

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Düren

Hürtgenwald

Simonskall Village – Kaiserfelsen (Emperor Rock) loop from Vossenack

Hard

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Simonskall Village – Kaiserfelsen (Emperor Rock) loop from Vossenack

02:46

36.0km

580m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.62 km

Lukas Mill Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The mill was founded in 1569 by a certain Kristgen Lucas, hence the name "Lukas-Mühle"

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7.72 km

Kalltal und Nebentäler

Nature Reserve

12.0 km

Simonskall

Highlight • Settlement

Café Kern has delicious food and cakes at very reasonable prices.

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12.4 km

Simonskall Village

Highlight • Settlement

The place is good to the eyes and stomach

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16.2 km

Mittleres Kalltal

Nature Reserve

17.3 km

As in other places around the Hürtgenwald, you can also find such impressive sandstone rock formations, whose origin dates back millions of years. The rocks form a meter-high gorge, through which you drive right through.

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18.7 km

Cycle Path Along the Rock Formations

Highlight • Cycleway

19.4 km

Kalltalsperre Loop Trail

Highlight • Trail

The circular path around the Kalltalsperre is very well developed and surrounded by an impressive rock and forest landscape. Whether you are hiking or cycling, the Kalltalsperre is always a …

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19.4 km

Gravel space along the Kalltalsperre dam

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This peace and quiet, and then this wonderful view. Simply a dream!

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23.5 km

Kalltalsperre Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The refuge was built in 1962 by the North Eifel Nature Park Association. It is very well maintained and offers protection as well as a good opportunity to take a …

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29.1 km

Fundstelle Soldaten Dempfle, Quick (US Army) und unbek. DEU

Archaeological Site

36.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.5 km

6.93 km

2.46 km

1.29 km

675 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

10.8 km

8.20 km

1.63 km

849 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

18°C

10°C

54 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

June 17, 2022,von Großhau - Umrundung Kalltalsperre - Simonskall

Highly recommended for nature lovers. Most of the time you drive through the forest and with a lot of luck you will see deer crossing the path. Beautiful places invite you to linger. You will be accompanied by the chirping of birds the whole time.
The detour to the Mestrenger Mühle in Simonskall was not worth it. You only meet …

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