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Städteregion Aachen

Simmerath

Panoramic View of the Rursee – View of the Rursee loop from Weidenbachtal mit Nebenbächen bis zum Rurseeufer

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Städteregion Aachen

Simmerath

Panoramic View of the Rursee – View of the Rursee loop from Weidenbachtal mit Nebenbächen bis zum Rurseeufer

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4.7

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Panoramic View of the Rursee – View of the Rursee loop from Weidenbachtal mit Nebenbächen bis zum Rurseeufer

01:50

6.55km

120m

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: April 22, 2026

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Nationalpark Eifel

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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1.41 km

Obersee Dam and Waterfall

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Worth seeing barrier system, the Rurtalsperre and the Rursee is definitely worth a trip.

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2.02 km

Ridge Trail in Eifel National Park

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It's only a short section, but trails over a ridge are always spectacular. The trail is not mapped (as of 07/2024), but it's there and can't be missed.

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2.51 km

View of the Rur Obersee from the Panorama Trail

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Great view of part of the lake

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2.77 km

Panoramic View of the Rursee

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Pause and enjoy ❣

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4.93 km

Confluence of the Urft and the Rur

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From the left comes the Urft water and from the right the Rur water

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5.09 km

View of the Rursee

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From here you have a great view of the wild and romantic embankment of the Rursee.

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5.57 km

Rursee and Rurberg

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From here you can change from one boat to the other and take the big lake tour, take a nice break or enjoy the view on a bench.

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5.67 km

Eiserbach Dam

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At this point you cross the Eiserbachdamm near Rurberg, which dams the water of the small Eiserbach tributary. You have a great view of the reservoir on one side and the Rursee on the other.

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6.55 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.86 km

1.86 km

1.83 km

Surfaces

2.19 km

1.33 km

1.32 km

1.00 km

568 m

141 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Saturday 9 May

17°C

8°C

27 %

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Panoramic View of the Rursee – View of the Rursee loop from Weidenbachtal mit Nebenbächen bis zum Rurseeufer

Obersee Dam and Waterfall

Ridge Trail in Eifel National Park

View of the Rur Obersee from the Panorama Trail

Panoramic View of the Rursee

Confluence of the Urft and the Rur

View of the Rursee

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Eiserbach Dam

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