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Monschau

Gravel by the water – between Perlenbach and Rurtal

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Monschau

Gravel by the water – between Perlenbach and Rurtal

Hard

5.0

(1)

riders

Gravel by the water – between Perlenbach and Rurtal

03:48

38.4km

660m

Gravel riding

This undulating tour has everything your gravel biker's heart could want: varied trails, magnificent scenery, and plenty of flow. Between Perlenbach and Rurtal, the route takes you across gravel roads, forest paths, and hidden trails through the Eifel region.

by Städteregion Aachen

Last updated: August 13, 2025

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Nationalpark Eifel

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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21 m

MTB Training Center Monschau-Kalterherberg

Highlight • MTB Park

The course is really fun and there is something for everyone.

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5.74 km

Gravel dream in the Perlenbach-Fuhrtsbach valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

What a fantastic gravel road! A dream for all gravel bike fans.

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6.83 km

Shelter in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Here is a small shelter in the forest. If you want to bivouac, you will find a nice shelter for three people here between the fir trees.

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28.8 km

Perlenbach dam

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

The name says it all: Pearl! This section is truly beautiful, although a bit bumpy in places.

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38.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.8 km

2.97 km

1.32 km

1.06 km

140 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.1 km

6.28 km

4.14 km

661 m

239 m

Elevation

Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

Weather

Wednesday 17 December

7°C

6°C

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

Städteregion AachenAugust 4, 2025

This undulating tour has everything your gravel biker's heart could want: varied trails, magnificent scenery, and plenty of flow. Between Perlenbach and Rurtal, the route takes you across gravel roads, forest paths, and hidden trails through the Eifel region.
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With every pedal stroke, you'll feel the adventure

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MTB Training Center Monschau-Kalterherberg

Gravel dream in the Perlenbach-Fuhrtsbach valley

Shelter in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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