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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Düren

Heimbach

View of Rursee – View over the Rursee loop from Rur Dam

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Düren

Heimbach

View of Rursee – View over the Rursee loop from Rur Dam

Moderate

4.7

(145)

676

hikers

View of Rursee – View over the Rursee loop from Rur Dam

02:11

8.02km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Nationalpark Eifel

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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136 m

Marina on the Rursee near Schwammenauel

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The Rursee is certainly a highlight in the Eifel National Park.

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823 m

View of the Rursee

Highlight • Lake

Enjoy cycling around one of the largest reservoirs in Germany.

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1.89 km

View of the Rursee

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Well ... the title of this highlight 🙈 at low tide you shouldn't step on the bank. Pointed rocks and stones ... very dangerous

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2.60 km

Bench with a view of the Rursee

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Many benches to rest at the Rursee

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2.77 km

Rursee Lakeside Trail

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The path is very easy to walk, even in winter. There are numerous benches with a great view of the Rursee.

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2.93 km

View of Rursee

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Very nice on the Rursee and worth seeing from all corners and edges.

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4.79 km

View over the Rursee

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Above the Rursee (2 and 3 levels) you have fantastic views. Many benches allow a break on the hiking trails

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7.87 km

Boats on the Rursee

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And in the summer, sailing on the Rursee on a pleasure boat is on my agenda

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8.02 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.54 km

1.23 km

269 m

Surfaces

5.56 km

1.37 km

660 m

447 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 8 July

26°C

14°C

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Comments

January 11, 2022,🇩🇪 20220111 - Eifeler Steilküste - Rursee 🌞🚶🏻‍♀️🚶🏻‍♀️🚶🚶‍♂️

Today we used the sunny day together with Gerda and Walter for a short tour on the Rursee. The weather was absolutely fantastic and we had enough time to chat. At the end we stopped by the Heimbacher Brauhaus for a little refreshment. That was another great day. 👌

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March 24, 2022,Von Eschauel zur Staumauer

Today Conny and I did an absolutely leisurely tour along the Rursee.

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June 29, 2025,Von Schwammenauel nach Eschauel

A short walk along the Rursee in glorious sunshine ☀️ to Eschauel and then back by boat. Very relaxing.

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May 4, 2022,Rurseefeeling

Today we went again from Eschauel to Schwammenauel. Yesterday our young dog learned to swim in the Kall, which was then practiced again today in the Rursee. Splendid! 😊 Toni just watched, she only likes water to a limited extent! 🤭

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September 25, 2021,Wanderung 25.09.2021 14:54

In this weather you have to get out. Lots of people on the go. Whether on foot or by bike. But it got pretty full around 2pm.

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February 5, 2022,Rursee bei traumhaftem Sonnenschein 🌞

A wonderful tour in fantastic sunshine. On the way back, the Komoot recording is not quite correct. This was probably due to the lack of GPS. Way there = way back, and not across country, as Komoot recorded it.

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October 26, 2025,Ab Schwammenauel Seeuferweg Richtung Eschauel

Too cold? Too windy?
Yeeeees, but dress warmly.
Get out there... boost your immune system and get some vitamin D.
The newly designed path toward Eschauel surprised us and is perfectly suited for all activities... cycling, hiking, jogging, and walking.

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View of Rursee – View over the Rursee loop from Rur Dam

Marina on the Rursee near Schwammenauel

View of the Rursee

View of the Rursee

Bench with a view of the Rursee

Rursee Lakeside Trail

View of Rursee

View over the Rursee

Boats on the Rursee

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