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Eifelsteig Etappe 3 Monschau nach Einruhr

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Eifelsteig Etappe 3 Monschau nach Einruhr

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February 1, 2021

Eifelsteig Etappe 3 Monschau nach Einruhr

Hard

07:30

25.4km

3.4km/h

660m

780m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Monschau Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

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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112 m

Market Square, Monschau

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Very beautiful old town - with many restaurants around the small market square. Very crowded on weekends. Still a gem in the Eifel that you must have seen.

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291 m

View of Monschau

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This picturesque little town in the upper Rur Valley never ceases to fascinate. Both the town itself and the walk around the hills, which offers a variety of views of …

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399 m

View of Monschau from the Kierberg

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On the way over the Kierberg, Monschau is fantastic from a bird's eye view.

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486 m

Chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows on Sonntagsley

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The current chapel was built in 1950, replacing a Gothic predecessor from 1890 that was destroyed in the Second World War. The chapel's location on the Sonntagsley hill is a …

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673 m

View of Monschau's Old Town

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From here you have a beautiful view of the historic old town of Monschau.

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753 m

Gustloff Weierle Waterfall

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The small trickle feeds the small brook through the city park with the interesting zigzag path. Despite the low water flow, the stream was part of the historic drinking water supply of a Monschau factory owner's property.

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1.35 km

Forest Trail in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Challenging path above the Rur and the Perlenbach.
A correct, albeit easy mountain hiking trail could also be located in the high mountains.
Really nice!

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1.84 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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1.90 km

View from Engelsley

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According to regional oral tradition, the rock formations Engelsley and Teufelsley owe their names to an old legend connected with the construction of a monastery in the Monschau region. The …

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2.11 km

Teufelsley and Engelsley Trail

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Very nice easy mountain hiking trail!
The hiking trail is beautifully rocky and criss-crossed with roots.
From there you have very nice views of the Perlenbachtal with various vantage points such as the Engelsley and Teufelsley.

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2.79 km

Ridge Trail above Perlenau

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A very beautiful, demanding, easy mountain hiking trail. The section is really rocky and riddled with roots. Surefootedness is required. Almost like in the high mountains. Beautiful.

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3.56 km

Root Path Ascent in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Beautiful section, rocky and with roots!
The path leads up to Teufelsley and Engelsley with beautiful views into the valleys of the Perlenbach and the Rur.

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4.29 km

Perlenbach Dam

Highlight • Lake

Here at the reservoir it is wonderfully quiet. In many places you have a beautiful view of the lake and the opposite side of the river.
The Perlenbachtalsperre is located …

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5.14 km

View of the Perlenbach Reservoir from the relaxation benches

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Just switch off and just enjoy the view over the lake (well over the dam).

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5.19 km

Perlenbach Dam

Highlight • Lake

From the 17th to the 19th century, freshwater pearl mussels were even farmed in the waters of the Perlenbach stream—hence its German name. From here, you have a magnificent view of the Perlenbach reservoir and the surrounding valleys.

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6.22 km

National Park Gate Höfen

Highlight • Rest Area

Here is one of the five national park gates. From here you can go on really attractive tours and find out more about the national park.

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6.45 km

Nativity diorama on the Eifelsteig

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(In) noticeable at the roadside

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6.66 km

St. Michael Church, Höfen

Highlight • Religious Site

At a width of 30 meters, and up to ten meters high, a fascinating nativity scene runs through the entire sanctuary of the church in Monschau-Höfen. The opulent building takes …

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7.82 km

View of the Eifel countryside

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Sit down and enjoy the view and tranquility

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8.22 km

Rest area with information boards on the Höfener Heckenweg

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Apparently, new benches were set up here (January 2021).

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9.31 km

Bench With Forest View

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why you should always look at the tree

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9.46 km

Path and Bridge Over the Velingensief Stream

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One of the many small bridges over streams that make a hiking trail so attractive. Much nicer than stepping stones ....
Experience on the Eifelsteig Stage 03: Monschau-Einruhr

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9.96 km

Historic Watermill and Picnic Area at Meilerplatz

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Located in a square right next to the rebuilt historic watermill.
There is also a picnic area with a hut where you can take a nice break.

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10.7 km

Snowy forest path along the Rur, Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Hiking trail in the Rur valley in the middle of a beautiful landscape with small streams and gentle climbs up the slope.

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11.7 km

Narrow Path Along the River Rur

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A very idyllic walk

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12.1 km

Mossy Forest in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Is he right! Nothing going on without moss

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12.7 km

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14.1 km

Stoltzenley Rock Formation

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Great rock formations, beautiful views.

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15.3 km

View of the Eifel Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you can take a break and relax a time with beautiful views

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17.0 km

River Kyll Trail

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18.1 km

Fast Trail Through the Forest

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This single trail is not technical and mainly flat. Therefore also good to ride with a gravel bike.

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24.0 km

View of Einruhr and the Obersee

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Great view of Einruhr and the Obersee

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24.2 km

View of Einruhr

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Great view of Einruhr and the reservoir. There is a display at the view with information about what you can see.

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24.8 km

Erkensruhr Waterfall at the Confluence with the Rur

Highlight • Waterfall

Here the Erkensruhr flows over a stage rushing into the Rur.

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24.9 km

Bistro & Café zur Schmiede

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Nice service - and after the tour this location is very convenient. I can recommend the pea soup.

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25.0 km

St. Nicholas Church Einruhr

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Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, to whom the church in Einruhr is dedicated, is one of the most popular saints of all, along with Saint Martin. Almost every child in …

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25.1 km

Fachwerkhof Hotel

Highlight • Rest Area

Well-preserved old half-timbered house from 1850.
LINK: eifelhotel-imfachwerkhof.com/de

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25.4 km

Einruhr Village and Half-Timbered Houses

Highlight • Settlement

Because of its location directly on the Obersee of the Rurtalsperre, Einruhr is also known as "The Village by the Lake". Some well-preserved half-timbered angled courtyards in an elaborate architectural …

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.0 km

6.09 km

1.96 km

1.51 km

307 m

269 m

208 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

9.04 km

2.39 km

2.11 km

784 m

508 m

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Lowest point (290 m)

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