Rur bridge at the Red House – Monschau Old Town loop from Unteres Perlenbachtal mit den Felsbildungen der Teufelsley, Engelsley, Bromelsley und Pferdeley

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Monschau

Rur bridge at the Red House – Monschau Old Town loop from Unteres Perlenbachtal mit den Felsbildungen der Teufelsley, Engelsley, Bromelsley und Pferdeley

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Rur bridge at the Red House – Monschau Old Town loop from Unteres Perlenbachtal mit den Felsbildungen der Teufelsley, Engelsley, Bromelsley und Pferdeley

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11.9km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.08 km

Ridge Trail above Perlenau

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A very beautiful, demanding, easy mountain hiking trail. The section is really rocky and riddled with roots. Surefootedness is required. Almost like in the high mountains. Beautiful.

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4.29 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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4.39 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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5.70 km

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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5.71 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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5.82 km

Rur Bridge at the Hotel Zum Stern, Monschau

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This viewpoint overlooking the Rur river with the bridge in the background is known as the "Venice View".

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6.01 km

View of Monschau

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This picturesque little town in the upper Rur Valley never ceases to fascinate. Both the town itself and the walk around the hills, which offers a variety of views of …

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7.12 km

Root Path Ascent in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Beautiful section, rocky and with roots!
The path leads up to Teufelsley and Engelsley with beautiful views into the valleys of the Perlenbach and the Rur.

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11.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.68 km

1.47 km

1.44 km

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.92 km

2.54 km

1.50 km

654 m

233 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Comments

January 18, 2025,Eiswandern Monschau - Höfen 5 ⭐

The tour runs partly on the Eifelsteig and the Klosterroute. The route is currently mostly icy, please only go with the right equipment 🤗

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August 24, 2024,Wanderung

The altitude information is complete nonsense. I have no idea what the Garmin measured.
The hike was, as always here around Monschau, pleasantly unspectacular and beautiful.

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May 1, 2024,An der Perlbachtalsperre, durch das Perlbachtal bis Monschau und über die Höhe zurück

It's a great route. Unfortunately, the noise of numerous bikers on Sunday rides can be heard coming up from the valley.

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August 21, 2021,Blick auf Monschau - Geh Raus-

Here is the video of the tour

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July 9, 2022,Rundweg von Monschau – Weg mit vielen Wurzeln

A wonderful hike around Monschau, past the Perlenbachtalsperre and through charming nature.

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April 18, 2022,Teufelsley und Engelsley - Rundweg von Monschau

Hello, everyone! Today we hiked our last tour of this short vacation. When the sun was shining (parking fee for a day ticket €7), we first went through Monschau. You just have to see the place. Many beautiful and old half-timbered houses. Monschau Castle is well preserved and from here you have a view of the town. Then it went …

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June 5, 2024,Durch das Perlenbachtal bei Monschau

The Perlenbach owes its name to the large number of freshwater pearl mussels in which pearls were occasionally found. The name Perlenau is derived from this.

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