Cologne District

Städteregion Aachen

Simmerath

Obersee Spillway to the Rursee

North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Städteregion Aachen

Simmerath

Obersee Spillway to the Rursee

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Obersee Spillway to the Rursee

Hiking

4.7

(128)

Cycling

4.4

(16)

Mountain biking

4.5

(10)

Gravel riding

5.0

(6)

Road cycling

5.0

(1)

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

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September 8, 2024

Hiking

When the Obersee is completely filled, the excess water flows into the lower Rur Dam.

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Im Do

January 11, 2025

Hiking

Great sound!!!

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Castro und Thorsten

April 8, 2024

Hiking

Beautiful to look at and understand the function of the reservoirs.

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Panoramic View of the Rursee – View of the Rursee loop from Weidenbachtal mit Nebenbächen bis zum Rurseeufer

6.55km

01:50

120m

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

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Paulushof Dam – View of the Rursee loop from Ostufer des Obersees mit Felshängen

4.12km

01:10

90m

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

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4.6

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339

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#3.

Rursee at Rurberg – View of the Rursee loop from Rurberg

12.2km

03:35

320m

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

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Elevation 300 m

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

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Obersee Spillway to the Rursee

#1.

Panoramic View of the Rursee – View of the Rursee loop from Weidenbachtal mit Nebenbächen bis zum Rurseeufer

#2.

Paulushof Dam – View of the Rursee loop from Ostufer des Obersees mit Felshängen

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Rursee at Rurberg – View of the Rursee loop from Rurberg

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