View of the Eifel Forest – Hiking trail in the Kluckbach Valley loop from Unteres Perlenbachtal mit den Felsbildungen der Teufelsley, Engelsley, Bromelsley und Pferdeley

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Monschau

View of the Eifel Forest – Hiking trail in the Kluckbach Valley loop from Unteres Perlenbachtal mit den Felsbildungen der Teufelsley, Engelsley, Bromelsley und Pferdeley

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View of the Eifel Forest – Hiking trail in the Kluckbach Valley loop from Unteres Perlenbachtal mit den Felsbildungen der Teufelsley, Engelsley, Bromelsley und Pferdeley

02:00

6.95km

170m

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: August 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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672 m

Höfen Beech Hedges

Highlight • Natural

Meter-high beech hedges await you in Höfen, a district of Monschau. The hedges serve as a windbreak and are a centuries-old tradition. Pretty impressive how tall and dense beech trees can grow when pruned appropriately.

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1.25 km

Orchard meadows and pastures in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

great views of orchards and pastures

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2.57 km

View of the Eifel Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.58 km

Scenic meadows in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Highlight • Natural

3.92 km

Historic Watermill and Picnic Area at Meilerplatz

Highlight • Historical Site

Located in a square right next to the rebuilt historic watermill.
There is also a picnic area with a hut where you can take a nice break.

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4.20 km

Hiking trail in the Kluckbach Valley

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The nature trail through the Kluckbach Valley is recommended in every season.

However, autumn, with its unique colors, is truly spectacular.

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4.41 km

Path and Bridge Over the Velingensief Stream

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One of the many small bridges over streams that make a hiking trail so attractive. Much nicer than stepping stones ....
Experience on the Eifelsteig Stage 03: Monschau-Einruhr

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4.68 km

Kluckbachtal

Nature Reserve

5.90 km

View of the Eifel countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sit down and enjoy the view and tranquility

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6.95 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.13 km

962 m

611 m

194 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.42 km

1.70 km

600 m

192 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

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Comments

June 29, 2024,Höfen und das Kluckbachtal

Beautiful tour through the Kluckbach valley between Höfen and the Rur.

The start is the hiking car park at the Höfen National Park Gate. It's worth taking a detour there - small exhibition, quiz for children (note opening times).

You go through Höfen to the Heckenweg, which you follow for a while. The path then leads towards the Rur, but …

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