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Wächterfels – Obermaubach Reservoir loop from Blens

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Düren

Heimbach

Wächterfels – Obermaubach Reservoir loop from Blens

Hard

4.7

(39)

260

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Wächterfels – Obermaubach Reservoir loop from Blens

02:00

26.2km

490m

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: May 19, 2026

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Nationalpark Eifel

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.70 km

Half-timbered Houses in Abenden

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The name of the place does not go back to the term "evening", but to "An den Benden", which means "beautiful lush meadows". Abenden lies between two villages through which …

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5.12 km

Rurtal von Abenden bis zum Einmündungsbereich der Rur ins Staubecken Obermaubach

Nature Reserve

5.77 km

View of Nideggen Castle from the valley

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Here and in other places you can have a beautiful view of the castle.

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9.41 km

Wächterfels

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Interesting rock formation hanging over the path.

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12.4 km

Forest Chapel Above Obermaubach Reservoir

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Photo: Rureifel-Tourismus e.V., CC BY-SA, Rureifel-Tourismus e.V.

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12.6 km

View of Obersee from the Chapel

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This forest chapel is located directly on the panorama path with a bench that overlooks the reservoir.

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16.2 km

Obermaubach Reservoir

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The reservoir is particularly popular with water sports fans. Here you can paddle, row or go pedal boats. There are also some surfers and sailors on the way.

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17.7 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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19.2 km

View from the Rur Bridge at Kallerbend

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From the bridge you have a beautiful view of the Rur.

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19.7 km

Ruraue bei Zerkall

Nature Reserve

26.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

4.90 km

3.85 km

3.82 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

8.64 km

3.49 km

185 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Wächterfels – Obermaubach Reservoir loop from Blens

Half-timbered Houses in Abenden

View of Nideggen Castle from the valley

Wächterfels

Forest Chapel Above Obermaubach Reservoir

View of Obersee from the Chapel

Obermaubach Reservoir

Mausauel Rur Bridge

View from the Rur Bridge at Kallerbend

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