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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Düren

Hürtgenwald

View of the Obermaubach Reservoir – Obermaubach Reservoir loop from Kalltal und Nebentäler

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Düren

Hürtgenwald

View of the Obermaubach Reservoir – Obermaubach Reservoir loop from Kalltal und Nebentäler

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View of the Obermaubach Reservoir – Obermaubach Reservoir loop from Kalltal und Nebentäler

03:02

10.1km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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2.00 km

View from the old footbridge over the Rur

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The bridge leads over the Rur with a beautiful view of the Rur.

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2.11 km

Rur and Maubach Reservoir Trail

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A beautiful hiking trail along the reservoir and the Rur river. Mostly situated slightly above the lake, offering a good view of the lake and the surrounding area.

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2.84 km

View of the Obermaubach Reservoir

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From here you have a fantastic view of the Obermaubach reservoir, surrounded by wooded slopes. The lake was created in the 1930s and holds approximately 1.65 million cubic meters of water. Here you can enjoy absolute peace and quiet.

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3.21 km

View of the Obermaubach Reservoir

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Really beautiful here, the Rur is dammed up, but a fish ladder on the edge also ensures that the dam does not remain an insurmountable obstacle.

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5.66 km

Obermaubach Fish Pass

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Almost 1.7 million euros are budgeted for this measure, which will be carried out by the Eifel-Rur Water Association (WVER) in late spring/summer 2007 at the same time as other …

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5.75 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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6.66 km

Staubecken Obermaubach einschließlich Einmündungsbereich der Rur

Nature Reserve

7.98 km

View of the Rur Valley Cycle Path bridge over the Rur River

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The Rur Valley Cycle Path (in German: RurUfer‑Radweg or RoerOever Fietspad) is one of the most beautiful long-distance cycling experiences in Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands. This route follows the …

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8.96 km

View of Rather Cliffs and Nideggen Castle

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A slightly different perspective of the castle and the red sandstone rocks at Mausauel.

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10.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.52 km

3.02 km

1.83 km

370 m

317 m

Surfaces

4.37 km

2.58 km

2.03 km

601 m

483 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 23 August

21°C

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Comments

January 21, 2026,Spontane Höhenmeter rund um den Obermaubacher Stausee

We almost didn't do this hiking trail around the Obermaubach Reservoir because it was a spontaneous addition after finishing in Simmerath, but it was so worth it! 🌲✨

The hike takes you through the beautiful Rureifel, a hilly and wooded area in North Rhine-Westphalia that is part of the rolling Eifel landscape. You'll walk past ancient forests, tranquil valleys, and …

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September 14, 2024,Stausee Obermaubach – Idyllischer Rastplatz Runde von Untermaubach-Schlagstein

Today we were in Obermaubach. After the sometimes strenuous route, the cake at Kaffee Flink was a real reward.

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April 25, 2025,Idyllischer Rastplatz – Stausee Obermaubach Runde von Bergstein

Today we did a partly strenuous but beautiful tour

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August 25, 2024,Photowalk Stausee Obermaubach • Nordeifel • Sommer • Goldene Stunde

The Obermaubach reservoir is a fascinating destination in the Rureifel region that has a lot to offer both hikers and photographers. It is advisable to arrive very early or very late, as the lake is a popular destination, especially on weekends.

Here are some interesting facts and reasons why it is worth a visit:

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August 8, 2021,Kleine Runde um den Obermaubacher Stausee

After the storm in July, the paths on the Dresbach are very damaged and partially blocked by trees.

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November 2, 2021,Obermaubacher Stauseerundweg 👱‍♀️🐕

A recommended lunchtime round despite the rainy weather

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March 9, 2024,Tour um die Staustufe Obermaubach

A very small and slow lap for me. You can always go for a walk at the Obermaubach barrage and the view of the lake is very beautiful.

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September 20, 2023,Rundgang um die Staustufe Obermaubach

Very nice lake tour around the Obermaubach barrage. From the Rur bridge you go uphill over steps that have a very high step in the direction of Obermaubach or Bergstein. The view of the reservoir is very beautiful. Thank you Heike for letting us get to know each other. The walk with you was very pleasant.

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View of the Obermaubach Reservoir – Obermaubach Reservoir loop from Kalltal und Nebentäler

View from the old footbridge over the Rur

Rur and Maubach Reservoir Trail

View of the Obermaubach Reservoir

View of the Obermaubach Reservoir

Obermaubach Fish Pass

Obermaubach Reservoir

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