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Monschau

View of Monschau – Rur Riverside Trail loop from Monschau

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Städteregion Aachen

Monschau

View of Monschau – Rur Riverside Trail loop from Monschau

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View of Monschau – Rur Riverside Trail loop from Monschau

02:59

10.3km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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306 m

The Laufenbach in Monschau

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The Laufenbach flows into the Rur in the old town of Monschau.
There are several mills and former cloth mills on the banks of the Laufenbach. The best-known buildings are …

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496 m

Rur Bridge at the Hotel Zum Stern, Monschau

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This viewpoint overlooking the Rur river with the bridge in the background is known as the "Venice View".

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685 m

View of Monschau

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This picturesque little town in the upper Rur Valley never ceases to fascinate. Both the town itself and the walk around the hills, which offers a variety of views of …

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1.79 km

Root Path Ascent in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Nice section, rocky and riddled with roots!

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2.19 km

The Teufelsley is the counterpart to the larger Engelsley—both offer excellent vantage points over the Rur Valley above Dreistegen. The names suggest this; the rock formations are associated with legends …

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3.10 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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4.30 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 …

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8.08 km

Rur Riverside Trail

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Idyllic but you have to be careful when walking

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10.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.27 km

2.00 km

1.89 km

131 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.10 km

3.48 km

1.29 km

810 m

434 m

238 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Wednesday 3 June

15°C

9°C

95 %

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View of Monschau – Rur Riverside Trail loop from Monschau

The Laufenbach in Monschau

Rur Bridge at the Hotel Zum Stern, Monschau

View of Monschau

Root Path Ascent in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Teufelsley Rock Formation

Ridge Trail above Perlenau

Perlenbach Dam

Rur Riverside Trail

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