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North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Monschau Old Town – Wild Rur below Ehrensteinsley loop from Oberes Rurtal mit den Felsbildungen der Ehrensteinsley

Hiking trails & Routes

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Monschau Old Town – Wild Rur below Ehrensteinsley loop from Oberes Rurtal mit den Felsbildungen der Ehrensteinsley

Moderate

4.8

(999)

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Monschau Old Town – Wild Rur below Ehrensteinsley loop from Oberes Rurtal mit den Felsbildungen der Ehrensteinsley

03:30

12.4km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

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Start point

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4.86 km

Root Path Ascent in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Nice section, rocky and riddled with roots!

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2

5.26 km

Teufelsley Rock Formation

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The Teufelsley is the counterpart to the larger Engelsley—both offer excellent vantage points over the Rur Valley above Dreistegen. The names suggest this; the rock formations are associated with legends …

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6.69 km

The Laufenbach in Monschau

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The Laufenbach flows into the Rur in the old town of Monschau.
There are several mills and former cloth mills on the banks of the Laufenbach. The best-known buildings are …

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6.90 km

Monschau Old Town

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Shortly before reaching the old town, there is a top vantage point on the corpse alley. Nicely located, with a wonderful view of the evangelical church and the Red House, among other things.

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6.90 km

Rur bridge at the Red House

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From the bridge at the evangelical church you have a very nice view of the Rur at the back of the Red House.

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6

8.78 km

Ehrensteinley Viewpoint

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The short ascent to the Ehrensteinley: along the Rur, through a picturesque forest, over stony paths. When the canopy clears, it's done! A fantastic view past the summit cross is the reward for every hiker.

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7

9.12 km

Wild Rur below Ehrensteinsley

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In fact, the Rur is a wild mountain river here and it's fun to hike along its paths.

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9.30 km

Rur Riverside Trail

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Idyllic but you have to be careful when walking

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12.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.55 km

4.18 km

2.19 km

320 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.57 km

3.81 km

2.14 km

1.53 km

311 m

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Friday 29 May

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16°C

45 %

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