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Eifelsteig Etappe 2: Von Roetgen nach Monschau

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Eifelsteig Etappe 2: Von Roetgen nach Monschau

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5 days ago

Eifelsteig Etappe 2: Von Roetgen nach Monschau

Moderate

04:56

17.9km

3.6km/h

310m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

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309 m

Vennbahn Stone Arch Bridge

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A railway line called the Vennbahn once ran over this old bridge, running from Aachen to Troivierges (Luxembourg). Construction of the line began in 1882 and was intended to serve …

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510 m

Weser Bridge near Roetgen

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Here you can hike along very beautiful paths along the Weser.

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1.98 km

Border between Germany and Belgium

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Quite inconspicuously, in the middle of the forest you suddenly find yourself in another country.

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4.08 km

Steinbach Bridge

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What to do with the water in the rainy Venn? All the rainwater that falls on the venerable head of Belgium, can no longer be stored by the moss or …

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5.30 km

Reinartzhof Ruins and Memorial Chapel

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By the 20th century, a hermitage (13th century) on the old pilgrimage route between Aachen and Trier had become a small settlement of 3 farms and 6 families, the Reinartzhof. …

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6.60 km

Renerthött

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Beautiful forest hut (540 m) at the signposted forest path junction towards Konzen, Roetgen, Mützenich, Reinartzhof and Wesertalsperre.
Unfortunately the hut is locked.

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8.36 km

Hohes Venn Moorland

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A hike into the High Fens is worthwhile at any time of year. It's incredible how the sparse vegetation of the raised moor changes within just a few weeks.

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9.05 km

A stately refuge on the Eifelsteig long-distance hiking trail (*old pilgrimage route), which runs between the historic pilgrim metropolises of Aachen-Kornelimünster and Trier and touches the unique raised moor landscape of the High Fens.

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10.5 km

Steling Summit

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When the weather is clear, you have a wonderful view from the nearby edge of the forest.

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11.4 km

Charlemagne's Bed

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According to legend, Emperor Charlemagne got lost in the High Fens on a hunting trip from his nearby residence in Aachen and was forced to spend the night on this …

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13.6 km

Decorative Window in the Hedge

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Now for the Advent season with pretty Christmas decorations :-)

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13.9 km

Expansive view

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14.6 km

Forest Stream in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Great way back to Monschau.

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14.9 km

Old Monschau Station

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The Alter Bahnhof Monschau is a popular destination for cyclists and is located in a protected area called Hohes Venn-Eifel. You can rent E-bikes in the old station building and there is also a possibility to eat and drink

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15.4 km

Vennbahn Tunnel

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This old tunnel once served a railway line known as the Vennbahn, which ran from Aachen to Troivierges (Luxembourg). Construction of the line began in 1882 and was intended to …

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15.9 km

Laufenbach Stream

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16.1 km

Eifelsteig at the Kleiner Laufenbach

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Beautiful trail section of the Eifelsteig between Steling (highest point in the city region) and Monschau.

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16.4 km

Kalkhuisje Forest Path

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Beautiful forest path from Ehrensteinsley to Mützenich.

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16.7 km

View of Monschau Castle

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16.9 km

Wooden Bridges and Stream at Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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The Vennbahn cycle path runs along one side of the Rur and a narrow hiking trail on the other.

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17.0 km

Felsenkeller Brewery Museum Monschau

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The Felsenkeller Brewery in Monschau, founded in 1847, was a regionally important brewery for four generations (producing Felsquell Pils and Zwickelbier). After ceasing operations in 1994, the Eifel's first brewery …

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17.4 km

View of Monschau Castle

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The castle of Monschau was probably built at the beginning of the 13th century. In the middle of the 14th century, the complex was extended and enclosed by mighty ring …

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17.5 km

Eselsturm (Donkey Tower) at Monschau Castle

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A beautifully preserved tower that one inevitably passes when visiting the castle courtyard (it's actually a palace courtyard).

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17.7 km

Parish Church of St. Mary’s Nativity (Monschau)

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To reach on the way to the castle via some stairs. Unfortunately, you can't go all the way in because a grid prevents this. But there is the possibility to light a candle.

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17.8 km

Historic Mustard Mill Monschau

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If you like good mustard, you absolutely have to stop by the mustard mill! In the Schnabuleum next door you can enjoy various dishes “made with or with” mustard.

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17.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

3.01 km

2.83 km

128 m

Surfaces

7.22 km

5.97 km

2.03 km

1.95 km

567 m

144 m

Route Details

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

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Eifelsteig Etappe 2: Von Roetgen nach Monschau

Vennbahn Stone Arch Bridge

Weser Bridge near Roetgen

Border between Germany and Belgium

Steinbach Bridge

Reinartzhof Ruins and Memorial Chapel

Renerthött

Hohes Venn Moorland

Steling Hut

Steling Summit

Charlemagne's Bed

Decorative Window in the Hedge

Expansive view

Forest Stream in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Old Monschau Station

Vennbahn Tunnel

Laufenbach Stream

Eifelsteig at the Kleiner Laufenbach

Kalkhuisje Forest Path

View of Monschau Castle

Wooden Bridges and Stream at Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Felsenkeller Brewery Museum Monschau

View of Monschau Castle

Eselsturm (Donkey Tower) at Monschau Castle

Parish Church of St. Mary’s Nativity (Monschau)

Historic Mustard Mill Monschau

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