Struffelt Route

The Struffelt route takes you into a very special landscape between Rott and Roetgen: Raised moors, viewpoints, and water views alternate on this approximately ten-kilometer circular hike. The eponymous Struffeltkopf – a treeless hilltop above the Dreilägerbachtalsperre (Dreilägerbach Dam) – is the heart of the nature reserve of the same name.

From the Roetgen hiking car park, you walk to the Schleebachgraben – an idyllic stream valley lined with alder trees. You climb up into the Struffelt raised moor, where you hike along wooden plank paths. Keep your eyes peeled along the way: with a bit of luck, you might spot dragonflies, rare bird species, or even a grass snake.

After leaving the moor behind you, the view opens up to the Dreilägerbachtalsperre (Dreilägerbach Dam) with its massive dam wall. After a few hairpin bends, you return to the starting point. From the Roetgen Dreilägerbachtalsperre stop, you can continue by bus.