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Paulushofdamm (Obersee–Rursee Dam)

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Paulushofdamm (Obersee–Rursee Dam)

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Paulushofdamm (Obersee–Rursee Dam)

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

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Best Hikes to Paulushofdamm (Obersee–Rursee Dam)

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1. View of the Rursee – Rursee and Rurberg loop from Rurberg

15.3km

04:22

330m

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

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4.7

(358)

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2. View of Rursee – Rursee and Rurberg loop from Rurberg

25.3km

06:55

380m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Panoramic View of Rursee – View of the Rursee loop from Rurberg

6.55km

01:50

120m

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

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Peter 🥾🐾🌲

July 19, 2025

The Paulushofdamm near the town of Rurberg separates the (real) Rursee from the Obersee. The latter begins at Einruhr, where the Rur—coming from Monschau or further into the Belgian Fens—flows into the Obersee. This is a valuable water protection area and provides drinking water to many people in the Aachen area. The Rursee, shown below, is also used by many water sports enthusiasts. The banks of the Obersee and the Rursee are part of the Eifel National Park.

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Christian Dammer

April 1, 2024

The dam separates the Obersee of the Rur from the Rursee.

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Hunderunde

June 7, 2024

Dams are generally impressive, even when they are gentle, as here. And the region and its landscape are without a doubt more than worth a visit.

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Elevation 300 m

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Saturday 20 December

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

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Paulushofdamm (Obersee–Rursee Dam)

1. View of the Rursee – Rursee and Rurberg loop from Rurberg

2. View of Rursee – Rursee and Rurberg loop from Rurberg

3. Panoramic View of Rursee – View of the Rursee loop from Rurberg

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