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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Städteregion Aachen
Monschau

Norbertus Chapel, Monschau – Richelsley Cross loop from Oberes Rurtal mit den Felsbildungen der Ehrensteinsley

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Städteregion Aachen
Monschau

Norbertus Chapel, Monschau – Richelsley Cross loop from Oberes Rurtal mit den Felsbildungen der Ehrensteinsley

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Norbertus Chapel, Monschau – Richelsley Cross loop from Oberes Rurtal mit den Felsbildungen der Ehrensteinsley

01:37

5.90km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

Waypoints

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113 m

Norbertus Chapel, Monschau

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A nice little chapel. Conveniently there is a drinking water fountain.

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2.07 km

View of Kalterherberg and St. Lambertus Church from Ruitzhof

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You can reach Richelsley after a short distance (approx. 2 km) via beautiful nature trails. We head down the valley to the Rur (*roughly towards Reichenstein Monastery.)

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2.47 km

Panoramic trail with a view of Monschau

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A magnificent view opens up from the forest/meadow path above Ruitzhof toward Richelsley. This path is also part of the Cultural Trail and, in particular, a section of the "Path of Remembrance."

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2.95 km

Path of Remembrance – Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

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The “Path of Remembrance” runs a total of 94 km in the German-Belgian border area through the municipalities of Büllingen(B), Bütgenbach(B), Weismes(B), Hellenthal and Monschau.
Along the route, 30 plaques …

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3.62 km

Richelsley Cross

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The Mother of God Mary has her place in a niche in the rock. The burning candles and the fresh flowers are evidence of the many pilgrims who still go …

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4.77 km

View of the Reichenstein Viaduct

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Where the Vennbahn used to run, today only cyclists and pedestrians are on the move. An impressive structure that offers a great view from the top.

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5.07 km

Wooden Bridge Over the Wild Rur

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A very beautiful course of the Rur right here from Reichenstein Monastery

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5.20 km

Rur River Trail in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Nice route that leads along the Rur. Only a few cyclists can show up.

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5.90 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.15 km

1.31 km

351 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.47 km

1.72 km

783 m

642 m

218 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

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Monday 13 July

27°C

18°C

31 %

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