Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Städteregion Aachen
Monschau

Perlenbach Dam – Perlenbach Root Trail loop from Monschau

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Städteregion Aachen
Monschau

Perlenbach Dam – Perlenbach Root Trail loop from Monschau

Hard

4

riders

Perlenbach Dam – Perlenbach Root Trail loop from Monschau

01:09

12.9km

160m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1

322 m

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 …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2

1.35 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.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3

1.89 km

Buschberg Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

4

2.95 km

Perlenbach Root Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This wonderful nature trail is in close proximity to the Perlenbach stream. Some surefootedness is required, especially when it is wet, as the exposed roots of the spruce trees can be very slippery.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5

3.31 km

The name Dutchman's Cottage dates back to 1950. At that time there was a holiday home near the rest area, which was owned by Dutch people, colloquially known as "Dutchman". …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

6

3.42 km

Fuhrtbach Singletrack

Highlight • Trail

Scenic absolutely recommended, but not easy to drive, because many roots

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7

8.03 km

Bench with a view of Fuhrtsbachtal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here in the Fuhrtsbachtal there is a nice bench with a great view in a quiet valley. The area also seems to be popular with gravel bikers.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

8

8.27 km

Dry, shady, cozy, what more could you want.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

B

12.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Loading

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

2.03 km

422 m

299 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.70 km

1.81 km

954 m

405 m

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Elevation

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Weather

Powered by Foreca

Friday 26 June

35°C

22°C

21 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

guide_signup

Want to know more?

Sign up for a free komoot account to join the conversation.

Sign up for free

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Print

Share

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Report restricted access

Nearby routes

Moderate

4.5

429

New Wolfsbusch round

03:29h

35.8km

800m

Explore
RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepackingSitemap
Download the app
Follow Us on Socials

© komoot GmbH

Privacy Policy