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Vennbahn Cycle Route – Obermaubach Reservoir loop from Zerkall

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Vennbahn Cycle Route – Obermaubach Reservoir loop from Zerkall

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Vennbahn Cycle Route – Obermaubach Reservoir loop from Zerkall

09:28

145km

1,890m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 55.5 km for 270 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.88 km

Stausee Obermaubach

Lake

17.1 km

Viewpoint

35.9 km

Indetal

Nature Reserve

41.7 km

Vennbahn Cycle Route

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The Vennbahn cycle path leads from Aachen on the Belgian border to Troisvierges in Luxembourg.

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55.6 km

Rohlandkanal

Lake

60.5 km

View of the Eifel countryside

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Two benches allow you to enjoy the beautiful view.

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61.0 km

Steinbruchbereich Brockenberg

Nature Reserve

87.8 km

Cycle path to Untermaubach Castle

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Unpaved path, which is very easy to ride with any bike.

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88.8 km

Obermaubach Reservoir

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A truly lovely spot for a break. From here you have a wonderful view over the reservoir. For a light snack or a delicious coffee, I recommend Café Fink near …

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91.1 km

Mausauel Rur Bridge

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The bridge was built in 1994 and offers one of the many opportunities to change banks.

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101 km

View of the Buntsandstein cliffs near Abenden

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From here you have a great view of the colorful stone cliffs of the Rur. This is a nature reserve that can be hiked. But the view is also great.

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106 km

Heimbach Castle and the Violinist Statue

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Heimbach is a place directly on the Rur and only a few meters from the Rursee. The place impresses with its historic city center. Small cafes, restaurants and shops complete …

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139 km

Klemensstock Wayside Shrine and Viewpoint

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This small chapel (also called Clemens Stock) was built in 1950 by private initiative. A seating area and all around beautiful views invite you to rest. Very many opportunities to hike the area around Berg / Nideggen

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145 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.3 km

36.7 km

31.6 km

23.7 km

929 m

478 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

123 km

12.7 km

5.92 km

2.21 km

773 m

428 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Tuesday 18 August

21°C

16°C

82 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

September 2, 2023,D4 - Mittelland-Route - Tag 1 - Von Aachen nach Kommern

It starts again. This tour was planned 2 years ago then the flooding in the Ahr Valley put a stop to the planning. I didn't see much of the flood anymore. The cycle path was probably rerouted. The arrival with the DB was delayed as usual. The route from Aachen went to the edge of the Eifel and then continued …

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Vennbahn Cycle Route – Obermaubach Reservoir loop from Zerkall

Vennbahn Cycle Route

View of the Eifel countryside

Cycle path to Untermaubach Castle

Obermaubach Reservoir

Mausauel Rur Bridge

View of the Buntsandstein cliffs near Abenden

Heimbach Castle and the Violinist Statue

Klemensstock Wayside Shrine and Viewpoint

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