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Kaiserfelsen (Emperor Rock) – Kall Reservoir loop from Schluchtwald Kalltal

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Simmerath

Kaiserfelsen (Emperor Rock) – Kall Reservoir loop from Schluchtwald Kalltal

Moderate

4.5

(21)

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Kaiserfelsen (Emperor Rock) – Kall Reservoir loop from Schluchtwald Kalltal

00:53

12.5km

190m

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: May 1, 2026

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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936 m

As in other places around the Hürtgenwald, you can also find such impressive sandstone rock formations, whose origin dates back millions of years. The rocks form a meter-high gorge, through which you drive right through.

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2.77 km

Kall Reservoir

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Very beautiful reservoir and very quiet, completely different than the Rursee, for example.

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2.90 km

Exhibition Hydropower - Waterslide

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Flaps and valves are shown here, as well as a one-man splinter shelter (far left).

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2.99 km

View of the Kalltal Reservoir

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What a breathtaking view

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4.38 km

Gravel space along the Kalltalsperre dam

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This peace and quiet, and then this wonderful view. Simply a dream!

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5.47 km

Kalltalsperre Loop Trail

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The circular path around the Kalltalsperre is very well developed and surrounded by an impressive rock and forest landscape. Whether you are hiking or cycling, the Kalltalsperre is always a …

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6.20 km

Cycle Path Along the Rock Formations

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12.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.68 km

3.51 km

1.84 km

509 m

Elevation

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Saturday 11 July

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