Obersee at Einruhr – Victor-Neels Bridge loop from Eiserbachtal mit Nebenbächen

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Simmerath

Obersee at Einruhr – Victor-Neels Bridge loop from Eiserbachtal mit Nebenbächen

Moderate

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Obersee at Einruhr – Victor-Neels Bridge loop from Eiserbachtal mit Nebenbächen

01:38

24.6km

420m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. 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

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.6 km for 280 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.25 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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11.6 km

Malakoff Gate, Ordensburg Vogelsang

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Almost spooky when you look at the background of the order castle. But a good memorial. Worth seeing

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11.6 km

Entrance gate to the Ordensburg Vogelsang

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You should definitely take the time for a guided tour. On this tour, you will learn more about its original use, but also about its use by the Belgian army. …

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12.0 km

Vogelsang Nazi Ordensburg

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Impressive facility.
Well, I find the statues rather ridiculous, but the castle itself and the stadium deep below the castle: awesome!

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14.6 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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15.1 km

View of the Victor-Neels Bridge

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... jipp ... as Guido already aptly writes ... after the bridge the named after a former Belgian colonel and commander of the garrison bridge ... go with 16 per …

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17.0 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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19.3 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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24.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

4.95 km

3.82 km

1.18 km

174 m

110 m

107 m

Surfaces

8.45 km

7.56 km

5.79 km

2.45 km

185 m

142 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

12°C

6°C

23 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

October 5, 2023,Eifel Tag 2: zur Ordensburg Vogelsang

Today's destination is the "Ordensburg Vogelsang", located high above the Urft reservoir. However, the name Ordensburg is misleading: the building complex built by the National Socialists is neither a castle nor does any order have anything to do with Vogelsang. The next generation of the Nazi state's leadership elite was to be trained here. The project failed spectacularly. Not one …

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