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North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Simmerath

Eiserbach Dam – Obersee at Einruhr loop from Eiserbachtal mit Nebenbächen

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Simmerath

Eiserbach Dam – Obersee at Einruhr loop from Eiserbachtal mit Nebenbächen

Moderate

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Eiserbach Dam – Obersee at Einruhr loop from Eiserbachtal mit Nebenbächen

00:46

8.96km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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734 m

Eiserbach Dam

Highlight • Monument

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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804 m

Rur Lake

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Located in the heart of the Eifel National Park, Lake Rursee awaits you with magnificent views and plenty of outdoor activities. Whether gravel biking, hiking, swimming, or gliding across the …

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1.00 km

Urft Dam

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful in every season

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1.14 km

Rursee Passenger Boats

Highlight • Lake

The Rur ships also transport bicycles. Ideal for shortening the circular tour around the lake when you're feeling weak.

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5.74 km

Obersee at Einruhr

Highlight • Lake

The non-navigable part of the Obersee is a little out of sight, but it is still a beautiful piece of nature. On the way from Obersee to Monschau, the cycle path first passes it.

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5.83 km

View of Obersee

Highlight • Viewpoint

The non-navigable part of the Obersee is less noticed, but no less beautiful.

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6.06 km

Einruhr Pier

Highlight • Rest Area

The Obersee is navigable and one of the landing places is Einruhr.

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6.76 km

Obersee Lakeside Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A path leads along the lake between the country road and the Obersee. I didn't see any sign, but I don't know if cycling is allowed here? But the path offers a great view over the lake.

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8.96 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.97 km

2.75 km

1.12 km

934 m

877 m

237 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.10 km

3.46 km

341 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

35°C

22°C

21 %

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Eiserbach Dam – Obersee at Einruhr loop from Eiserbachtal mit Nebenbächen

Eiserbach Dam

Rur Lake

Urft Dam

Rursee Passenger Boats

Obersee at Einruhr

View of Obersee

Einruhr Pier

Obersee Lakeside Trail

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