Attractions in Aachen

When the dam was built at the beginning of the 20th century, the Urftsee became the largest European reservoir. The artificial lake lies completely in the national park Eifel, in … read more

Here, in addition to a great view, there is a really good snack and you can take the boat back to Rurberg.

Very beautiful heather-moor nature reserve. The nature reserve is an old cultural area that was created through intensive sheep grazing and is now to be preserved. In autumn the blooming … read more

Lively bustle in old walls, a medieval cityscape with idyllic half-timbered houses, narrow streets and cobblestones.

The 128 meter long and 24 meter high viaduct was not destroyed during World War II and is therefore preserved to this day - it offers a great view of the valley.

Beautiful passage. When it's wet you should be careful.

The Vennbahnweg is a cross-border long-distance cycle route between Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg of approx. 130km.
It is the longest cross-border, contiguous cycle and hiking trail in Europe on disused … read more

The first of the many dams that we encounter on the Eifelsteig. From the small rest area above you have a beautiful view of the dam and lake. Unfortunately, the dam cannot be entered.

The angel rock (Ley = rock) is located high above the Rurtal about 100 meters south of the Teufelsfelsen.
From here you have a breathtaking view of the Rur valley.

The tri-border region (Drielandenpunt) is where Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands meet. It is also the highest point in the Netherlands (323 meters). An observation tower at the top gives an unobstructed view of the 3 countries.

If you do not know that there is a small lake, you can easily walk past it.

The three-country point located on the Vaalserberg. Did you know that it used to be a four-country point consisting of the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Neutral Moresnet.

The short ascent to Ehrensteinley: along the Rur, through a picturesque forest, over stony paths. When the canopy clears, it's done! A fantastic view past the summit cross is the … read more

The Teufelsfelsen (Ley = rock) is about 100 meters north of the Engelsfelsen high above the Rur valley with a great view.

The Rur in the Eifel around Monschau is the most popular white water river in western Germany for canoeists, especially from the Aachen border region and the Cologne area, but … read more

The tourist information center of Rursee-Touristik GmbH, together with the national park next to the newly designed natural outdoor pool, is the central point of contact in the Rursee center. … read more

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 … read more

Great route - super easy to drive

"... The dammed water of the Dreilägerbach dam is, among other things, the Dreilägerbach. Furthermore, the dam receives inflow from the artificially created ditches Schleebachgraben and Hasselbachgraben. The flood relief … read more

Here is a beautiful view of Monschau.