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Monschau

Monschau Old Town – Rur bridge at the Red House loop from Monschau

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Monschau

Monschau Old Town – Rur bridge at the Red House loop from Monschau

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4.6

(219)

1,336

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Monschau Old Town – Rur bridge at the Red House loop from Monschau

00:56

3.48km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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1.20 km

Evangelical Bridge, Monschau

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The bridge features an artfully wrought iron railing and, from its position (*back of the Red House) above the river, offers a charming view of the historic half-timbered houses of Monschau's old town and the course of the Rur river.

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1.25 km

Monschau Old Town

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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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1.25 km

Rur bridge at the Red House

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From the bridge at the evangelical church you have a very nice view of the Rur at the back of the Red House.

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1.54 km

Crooked Half-Timbered House, Monschau

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A very beautiful old town with many highlights from the past cloth maker time.

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1.70 km

Red House, Monschau

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How the Red House got its name, can be easily recognized by the facade color. The former headquarters of the Scheibler entrepreneurial family is now accessible as a museum and …

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1.84 km

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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1.97 km

Monschau's narrow alleys

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These narrow streets characterize Monschau.

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2.07 km

Monschau's Half-Timbered Houses

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This is one of the most beautiful half-timbered houses in Monschau

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3.48 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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2.57 km

608 m

106 m

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.71 km

357 m

167 m

133 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Sunday 9 August

27°C

14°C

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Comments

July 15, 2024,Monschau Stadtbesichtigung

A beautiful old town with a castle. Suitable for a half-day trip.

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February 8, 2026,Einmal durch Monschau

Short campervan weekend.

Yesterday we went to Aachen and today, on the way back, we stopped in Monschau.

A lovely little town, but I'm sure it's very crowded during peak season.

But today, with perfect weather, it was a lovely experience.

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June 1, 2024,Stadtbummel durch Monschau

Today I went for a stroll through the beautiful cloth-making town of Monschau.

The town lives mainly from tourism and is characterized by vacant properties and the local population often moving away.

As a result, a certain degree of decay is evident, but it is definitely worth a visit.

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November 19, 2023,Struinen door Monschau 🇩🇪🍻

If you are in the area, you should also visit the town of Monschau 🇩🇪
It was a fairly dry day, so we had a nice stroll through the town. A drink from time to time 🍻 and of course a delicious bratwurst sandwich 🌭
Now back home by the warm stove 🔥

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August 18, 2023,Monschau 🇩🇪

The city of Monschau is near the Belgian border 🇩🇪. In the Rur-Eifel (which takes its name from the river Rur). It is known for its medieval center with half-timbered houses and narrow cobbled streets.
And if you're already in the vicinity, you can take a look at it, on the way home 😁.
Unfortunately, my car engine light came …

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June 7, 2023,Monschau: Stadtrundgang mit Tuchmachermuseum (MON)

Since Komoot was on strike that afternoon, I had to "recreate" the route through the city of Monschau using the route planner. I think I managed to do it reasonably faithfully.
Monschau was also badly hit by the flood in July 2021. But in contrast to places like Stolberg, you can see very little damage here. Most of the shops, …

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September 18, 2025,Monschau - Altstadt

Since I was in the area, I had to check out Monschau. It's too touristy for me, but the historic buildings are worth seeing!

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April 24, 2025,Stadtrundgang Monschau 🌧️🌡️10°C 🌬️13 km/h

The Eifel is calling:
Monschau is a picturesque town in the Eifel region known for its charming half-timbered houses, cobblestone streets, and rich history. Nestled on the Rur River, it offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage. Some highlights include:
Historic Old Town: Stroll through the narrow streets and admire the well-preserved architecture. Landmarks include the Red …

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Monschau Old Town – Rur bridge at the Red House loop from Monschau

Evangelical Bridge, Monschau

Monschau Old Town

Rur bridge at the Red House

Crooked Half-Timbered House, Monschau

Red House, Monschau

Rur Bridge at the Hotel Zum Stern, Monschau

Monschau's narrow alleys

Monschau's Half-Timbered Houses

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