Lively bustle in old walls, a medieval cityscape with idyllic half-timbered houses, narrow alleys and cobblestone pavement.
Monschau is the cultural center of an entire region and one of the most popular holiday and excursion destinations in the Eifel.

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Monschau is a town in western Germany, near the Belgian border. It is known for its medieval center with half-timbered houses and narrow cobbled streets. Monschau Castle towers over the city with its towers and is a venue for open-air concerts. The Red House, a home of a wealthy cloth manufacturer built in 1752, contains luxurious antique furniture and a carved oak spiral staircase. Not far from the city is the Eifel National Park with hiking trails.

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Monschau Old Town – Wild Rur below Ehrensteinsley loop from Oberes Rurtal mit den Felsbildungen der Ehrensteinsley

12.4km

03:30

260m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Wild Rur below Ehrensteinsley – Rur Riverside Trail loop from Monschau

11.3km

03:01

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Ridge Trail above Perlenau – Teufelsley Rock Formation loop from Monschau

6.87km

01:57

150m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 410 m

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Location: Monschau, Städteregion Aachen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Rur bridge at the Red House

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Monschau Old Town – Wild Rur below Ehrensteinsley loop from Oberes Rurtal mit den Felsbildungen der Ehrensteinsley

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Wild Rur below Ehrensteinsley – Rur Riverside Trail loop from Monschau

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Ridge Trail above Perlenau – Teufelsley Rock Formation loop from Monschau

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