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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Städteregion Aachen
Simmerath

View of the Obersee

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Städteregion Aachen
Simmerath

View of the Obersee

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View of the Obersee

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

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    1. View of the Rursee – Victor-Neels Bridge loop from Wolfgarten

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    2. Dreiborn Plateau – St. Rochus Church, Wollseifen loop from Einruhr

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    3. Bench With a View of the Lake – Urft Dam loop from Woffelsbach

    27.6km

    07:40

    510m

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

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    August 4, 2023

    From the top you have a wonderful view over the Rursee

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      April 12, 2024

      From above you have a wonderful view over the Rursee

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        April 12, 2024

        From above you have a wonderful view over the Rursee

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          December 11, 2024

          We passed here during the fourth stage of the Eifelsteig (November 2024).

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            February 23, 2025

            Great bench for the first drink break on the 4th stage of the Eifelsteig

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

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