Southern End of the Obersee – Victor-Neels Bridge loop from Riffelsbachtal

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Simmerath

Southern End of the Obersee – Victor-Neels Bridge loop from Riffelsbachtal

Hard

riders

Southern End of the Obersee – Victor-Neels Bridge loop from Riffelsbachtal

03:57

68.6km

770m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 58.3 km for 89 m

Waypoints

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2.00 km

Rurtal mit den Felsbildungen der Uhusley

Nature Reserve

6.71 km

Rur Valley Trail in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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The RurUfer cycle path is a long-distance cycle path that runs from the source in the High Fens near Botrange in Belgium through the Eifel to the mouth of the …

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7.49 km

Southern End of the Obersee

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The southern end of the Obersee is embedded in the High Fens-Eifel Nature Park. There are also several nature reserves in the Rur valley and the side valleys. Here you …

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8.39 km

Obersee at Einruhr

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The non-navigable part of the Obersee is a little out of sight, but it is still a beautiful piece of nature. On the way from Obersee to Monschau, the cycle path first passes it.

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18.0 km

Urft Reservoir

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No matter what time of year, the journey is worth it. Unfortunately, you can also clearly see the forest dieback. Lots of slopes that need to be cleared.

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20.2 km

View of Vogelsang IP and Lake Urft

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Here you cycle along the Urftsee with a view of the former NS-Ordensburg Vogelsang. The place reinvents itself today and sets an example against the Nazi crimes. As an “International …

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22.6 km

Victor-Neels Bridge

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The bridge, named after the last Belgian commander, Victor Neels, fits very well into the landscape. At the end you can expect a 16 percent gradient up to Vogelsang.

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58.3 km

Dreistegen

Ruins

59.8 km

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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60.1 km

View of Monschau from Unterer Mühlenberg

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Monschau is one of the most beautiful cities in Germany. The small town is located near the border with Belgium and is best known for its medieval town center. The …

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