While the Rur presents itself as a quiet Vennbach in the High Fens, here in the Rurtal near Monschau, provided it carries enough water, it becomes a "wild mountain stream".

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1. 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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2. Wild Rur below Ehrensteinsley – Rur Riverside Trail loop from Monschau

11.3km

03:01

120m

130m

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

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

22.0km

06:10

440m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 500 m

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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

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Wild Rur below Ehrensteinsley

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

2. Wild Rur below Ehrensteinsley – Rur Riverside Trail loop from Monschau

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

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