Teufelsley Rock Formation – Ridge Trail above Perlenau loop from Monschau

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Städteregion Aachen

Monschau

Teufelsley Rock Formation – Ridge Trail above Perlenau loop from Monschau

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Teufelsley Rock Formation – Ridge Trail above Perlenau loop from Monschau

01:37

5.49km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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712 m

Rock Formations Along the Trail

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On this section of the trail we find some beautiful rock formations, which are also a worthwhile photo subject.

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830 m

Bridge over the Perlenbach

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This bridge leads over the Perlenbach through the valley. The Perlenbach rises in the High Fens Nature Park and is 18 kilometers long before flowing into the Rur in Monschau. …

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1.69 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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1.79 km

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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2.18 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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2.84 km

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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4.62 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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5.00 km

Root-Covered Forest Trail in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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The climb is already helpful with the poles

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5.49 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.03 km

1.68 km

705 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.10 km

1.38 km

1.07 km

457 m

377 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

9°C

4°C

26 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

November 13, 2022,Von der Perlenau nach Monschau🔄🍁🍂, 13.11.2022

A wonderful round trip 🍁🍂.

If I were to do this tour again, I would continue on the "Path of Remembrance" for the last stretch and not the steep, exposed path down to Perlenbach.

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