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Schmidt–Vossenack Serpentines – Mariawald Abbey loop from Hammer

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Simmerath

Schmidt–Vossenack Serpentines – Mariawald Abbey loop from Hammer

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Schmidt–Vossenack Serpentines – Mariawald Abbey loop from Hammer

06:21

116km

2,160m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 16, 2025

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Nationalpark Eifel

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18.0 km

Tough Climb

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This is a great place to let off steam if you underestimate the Voreifel. This section is certainly challenging.

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33.3 km

Serpentines to Rurberg

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Good to drive, often you can also use the hard shoulder to dodge.

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47.2 km

Descent to Simonskall

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One of the most beautiful sides valleys of the Eifel.

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56.2 km

Gorgeous route! Top asphalt and wonderful switchbacks. An absolute must-ride in the Rur-Eifel! I think the direction Schmidt-Vossenack is ideal, you can walk down from Schmidt and the switchbacks to Vossenack are great for climbing.

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72.2 km

View of Hengebach Castle and the Rur River in Heimbach

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Has something relaxed the Rur

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74.0 km

Staubecken Heimbach

Lake

75.1 km

Heimbach Hydropower Plant

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Started in 1905 and at that time the largest of its kind in Europe. Although it is located on Lake Rursee, the water is from the Urftsee dam. There, in …

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76.5 km

Kermeter Climb from Rur Dam

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Driving along here on a sunny day is a pure holiday feeling. In winter, there's usually little activity, so you can enjoy the peace and quiet. The blue reservoir and …

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85.0 km

Mariawald Abbey

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The monastery indicates that you have almost made it to the top. Or that you can still roll down a few bends. No matter in which direction you come here, …

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86.9 km

Kermeter

Forest

115 km

Erkensruhrtal mit Nebenbächen und Felsen am Oberseeufer

Nature Reserve

116 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

77.7 km

10.2 km

8.91 km

8.70 km

5.89 km

4.42 km

443 m

Surfaces

107 km

7.85 km

1.14 km

365 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Friday 28 November

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