View of the Rursee – Scheidbaum Trailhead Parking loop from Schmidt

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Düren

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View of the Rursee – Scheidbaum Trailhead Parking loop from Schmidt

Easy

4.3

(12)

hikers

View of the Rursee – Scheidbaum Trailhead Parking loop from Schmidt

01:15

4.54km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Nationalpark Eifel

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.20 km

View of the Rursee from Hubertus Heights

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Depending on the position of the sun and the season, the water around the island of love sparkles or the wooded ridge of the Kermeter casts its shadow ... this …

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1.22 km

Forest Path Above Rursee

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narrow path through the forest

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1.67 km

Bunker with access ladder

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This bunker is located directly on the path.

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1.68 km

View of the Rursee

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Great area around the Rursee.

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1.79 km

Circular route signage

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The path leads along the banks of the Rursee, then up to Schmidt and back through the Eifel National Park with a view of the "Schwammenauel" reservoir. With a flooded …

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4.53 km

Scheidbaum Trailhead Parking

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Unpaved hiking car park, popular for a short tour to Rursee.

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4.54 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.67 km

495 m

380 m

Surfaces

2.27 km

1.36 km

709 m

206 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 19 October

11°C

4°C

26 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

November 4, 2024,Kleine Runde mit Rurseeblick

Today again only small...but nice! It's also very nice at home...Dammesweiher, Hubertushöhe, beautiful views are always an eye-catcher. Not to forget the beautiful forest paths and trails and the blue sky today!☀️👍

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