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Rursee at Rurberg – View of the Rur Reservoir loop from Rur Dam

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Rursee at Rurberg – View of the Rur Reservoir loop from Rur Dam

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Rursee at Rurberg – View of the Rur Reservoir loop from Rur Dam

01:48

24.8km

450m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationalpark Eifel

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

3.72 km

View over Woffelsbach and the Rursee

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This rock is about 30-50m next to the actual route and represents a nice foreground for photos for me.

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2

8.45 km

Paulushof Dam

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The Paulushofdamm separates the Obersee from the Rursee. From here you can hike or cycle left on the Rursee in the direction of the Schwammenauel dam or right on the Urftseerandweg to the Urftsee dam.

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3

8.90 km

Rur Lake

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Located in the heart of the Eifel National Park, Lake Rursee awaits you with magnificent views and plenty of outdoor activities. Whether gravel biking, hiking, swimming, or gliding across the …

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4

9.29 km

Rursee at Rurberg

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The Rurberg round.

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5

9.31 km

View of Eiserbach Dam and Lake

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Beautiful vantage point of the Eiserbach dam south of Rurberg – when the water level is high, the full dimensions of the structure are revealed.

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6

13.0 km

View of Woffelsbach

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very nice hiking trail through the forest with views of the Rursee.

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7

17.4 km

View of the Rur Reservoir

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If you can, you should do this beautiful tour during the week, especially if you are out and about by bike.
In Corona times, it is also emptier. And when …

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21.0 km

Staubecken Heimbach

Lake

9

21.6 km

Heimbach Reservoir

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You should just have a look...

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B

24.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

2.95 km

2.82 km

2.45 km

Surfaces

14.4 km

9.51 km

846 m

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< 100 m

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Lowest point (220 m)

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Thursday 8 October

13°C

7°C

98 %

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