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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Städteregion Aachen
Monschau

Perlenbachtal – Perlenbach dam loop from Breitenbachtal

Moderate

4.8

(11)

46

riders

Perlenbachtal – Perlenbach dam loop from Breitenbachtal

01:23

18.3km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: April 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 11.2 km for 13 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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746 m

Kleinfrankreich Trail, Kalterherberg

Highlight • Trail

The street "Little France" on the outskirts of Kalterherberg got its name because of the French occupation at the time of Napoleon. Here you can also rent holiday homes for up to 22 people!

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2

3.04 km

Perlenbachtal

Highlight • Gorge

Very nice cycle path through nature!

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3

6.87 km

Perlenbach Valley

Highlight • River

The Perlenbachtal is really beautiful, even if the path is a little bumpy in places.

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4

7.59 km

Perlenbach dam

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

The name says it all: Pearl! This section is truly beautiful, although a bit bumpy in places.

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5

10.1 km

Rur Valley Near Monschau

Highlight • Cycleway

The cycle path is only natural soil with some gravel, but it is good to drive in dry weather. Scenic really nice and recommended.

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6

11.2 km

Bridge over the Rur

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge over the Rur with a beautiful view of the Ruhr Valley and the Fischerhütte.

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7

11.8 km

Wonderful path from Obersee to Monschau.

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8

16.2 km

Sourbrodt Signal Box

Highlight • Monument

"...After that, we take a more leisurely route through the forest. The Rur already accompanies us as we drift through the beautiful landscape until we cross the border into Germany …

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18.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

2.45 km

1.86 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.18 km

5.03 km

4.94 km

3.12 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

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Saturday 11 July

28°C

16°C

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