Ridge Trail above Perlenau – Perlenbach Dam loop from Monschau

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Monschau

Ridge Trail above Perlenau – Perlenbach Dam loop from Monschau

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4.6

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hikers

Ridge Trail above Perlenau – Perlenbach Dam loop from Monschau

01:40

5.95km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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652 m

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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671 m

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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2.02 km

Hedge Archway in Höfen

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Typical hedge in the area.
Interesting information can be found along the hedge path 🤣 in and around Höfen.

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4.04 km

Forest path above the Perlenbach Reservoir

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The Perlenbach can be seen through the trees

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4.58 km

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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4.68 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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4.75 km

Small stream in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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the right weather for it.

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5.64 km

Perlenbach Dam

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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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5.95 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.04 km

1.53 km

736 m

555 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.70 km

1.78 km

776 m

626 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

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Comments

November 1, 2022,Wanderung Nr. 51 rund um Höfen Perlbachtalsperre

Beautiful hike from the national park gate in Höfen. Along the Perlbachtalsperre, over a root path, past bizarre rock formations back to the hiking car park.
Good place to stop for refreshments (Zur Alten Molkerei) directly at the national park gate.

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