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Monschau

Monschau Old Town – Rur bridge at the Red House loop from Monschau

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Monschau

Monschau Old Town – Rur bridge at the Red House loop from Monschau

Easy

4.7

(29)

117

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Monschau Old Town – Rur bridge at the Red House loop from Monschau

01:22

4.61km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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47 m

Monschau Old Town

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Shortly before reaching the old town, there is a top vantage point on the corpse alley. Nicely located, with a wonderful view of the evangelical church and the Red House, among other things.

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51 m

Rur bridge at the Red House

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From the bridge at the evangelical church you have a very nice view of the Rur at the back of the Red House.

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305 m

View of Monschau Castle

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The castle of Monschau was probably built at the beginning of the 13th century. In the middle of the 14th century, the complex was extended and enclosed by mighty ring …

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1.40 km

View of Monschau's Old Town

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From here you have a beautiful view of the historic old town of Monschau.

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2.99 km

View of Perlenbachtalsperre from Jahrhundertweg Rest Area

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Small refuge and rest area with a view of the Perlenbachtalsperre

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3.24 km

View from Engelsley

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According to regional oral tradition, the rock formations Engelsley and Teufelsley owe their names to an old legend connected with the construction of a monastery in the Monschau region. The …

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3.34 km

The Teufelsley is the counterpart to the larger Engelsley—both offer excellent vantage points over the Rur Valley above Dreistegen. The names suggest this; the rock formations are associated with legends …

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3.73 km

Root Path Ascent in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Nice section, rocky and riddled with roots!

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4.61 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.52 km

1.71 km

277 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.25 km

956 m

924 m

616 m

598 m

225 m

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Tuesday 26 May

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Monschau Old Town – Rur bridge at the Red House loop from Monschau

Monschau Old Town

Rur bridge at the Red House

View of Monschau Castle

View of Monschau's Old Town

View of Perlenbachtalsperre from Jahrhundertweg Rest Area

View from Engelsley

Teufelsley Rock Formation

Root Path Ascent in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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