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Hunting stand by the Perlenbach – Oberer Steg Shelter loop from Höfen

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Monschau

Hunting stand by the Perlenbach – Oberer Steg Shelter loop from Höfen

Moderate

4.0

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Hunting stand by the Perlenbach – Oberer Steg Shelter loop from Höfen

01:05

9.77km

160m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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1.22 km

Confluence of the Fuhrtsbach and the Perlenbach

Highlight • River

Where the Fuhrtsbach flows into the Perlenbach is the location of the Dutchman's House. Following the Perlenbach briefly, the path finally forks. Following on the left, you walk over a …

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1.35 km

Wild Daffodil Meadows in Perlenbachtal

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

The Perlenbachtal got its name from the freshwater mussels that were once numerous in the creek. After these had almost disappeared, they are now being resettled in hidden places in the stream.

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3.38 km

Hunting stand by the Perlenbach

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There's an interesting hunting blind at the side of the path. With a great view over the daffodil meadows to the Perlenbach. Unfortunately, the hunting blind was littered. People, this kind of thing makes us hikers unpopular in the Eifel.

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3.99 km

Wild Daffodil Meadows in the Perlenbach Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

The media also play their part in the popularity of the Perlenbachtal. In particular, the well-known television journalist Jean Pütz had campaigned as a sponsor for the implementation of nature …

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4.82 km

Oberer Steg Shelter

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Clean rest area, very close to the Perlenbach. A junction from which various hiking trails/paths branch off.

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4.82 km

Rest and Discovery Spot Pearl Mussel

Highlight • Rest Area

Take a break and learn about the protection of the endangered freshwater pearl mussel: This is possible here.

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5.73 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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8.57 km

Old bunker in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Highlight • Monument

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

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9.77 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.75 km

734 m

282 m

Surfaces

7.93 km

982 m

855 m

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (490 m)

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Thursday 9 July

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Hunting stand by the Perlenbach – Oberer Steg Shelter loop from Höfen

Confluence of the Fuhrtsbach and the Perlenbach

Wild Daffodil Meadows in Perlenbachtal

Hunting stand by the Perlenbach

Wild Daffodil Meadows in the Perlenbach Valley

Oberer Steg Shelter

Rest and Discovery Spot Pearl Mussel

Gravel dream in the Perlenbach-Fuhrtsbach valley

Old bunker in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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