Located in the heart of the Eifel National Park, Lake Rursee awaits you with magnificent views and plenty of outdoor activities. Whether gravel biking, hiking, swimming, or gliding across the lake on a SUP – here you'll find just the right amount of adventure for your day outdoors.

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Cycling

The Rursee is a picturesque spot nestled in the pristine nature of the Eifel National Park. Surrounded by a unique landscape, it offers perfect opportunities for leisure and relaxation. Here are some highlights:

Bicycle tour around the Rursee: A 27-kilometer route runs all the way around the lake. Hikes: The lake can also be explored on foot. A classic hike leads along the shore. For more challenging hikers, there are routes over the wooded hills with impressive views of the lake landscape.

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1. Rursee Loop Trail – Benches with a View of the Rursee loop from Heimbach (Eifel)

32.7km

02:26

480m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Water Landscape Zeitschleife (Time Loop) – The Powerful

58.1km

04:05

670m

680m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Benches with a View of the Rursee – Rursee Loop Trail loop from Scheven

73.2km

05:36

820m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 330 m

Weather

Monday 16 March

11°C

3°C

51 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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

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Rur Lake

1. Rursee Loop Trail – Benches with a View of the Rursee loop from Heimbach (Eifel)

2. Water Landscape Zeitschleife (Time Loop) – The Powerful

3. Benches with a View of the Rursee – Rursee Loop Trail loop from Scheven

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