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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Städteregion Aachen

Simmerath

Rur Lake

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Rur Lake

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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

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1. 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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2. Paulushof Dam – View of the Obersee loop from Rurberg

14.7km

01:11

120m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Urft Dam – Urft Riverside Trail loop from Kall

46.5km

03:33

460m

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

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Tips

Diana

August 7, 2025

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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simpsons57

August 21, 2024

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.

Swimming spots: On hot summer days, many people are drawn to the swimming spots around the Rursee. Particularly popular are the Rurseezentrum Rurberg, the Woffelsbacher Bucht (Bay of Rurberg), the Sonnenstrand Eschauel (Sun Beach) and the Einruhr Nature Adventure Pool. Water sports: The Rursee can also be explored from the water, with stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing, and sailing.

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

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Rur Lake

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

2. Paulushof Dam – View of the Obersee loop from Rurberg

3. Urft Dam – Urft Riverside Trail loop from Kall

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