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North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Monschau

Monschau Old Town – Oleftal Reservoir loop from Perlenbach-Fuhrtsbachtal-Talsystem

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Monschau

Monschau Old Town – Oleftal Reservoir loop from Perlenbach-Fuhrtsbachtal-Talsystem

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4.5

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Monschau Old Town – Oleftal Reservoir loop from Perlenbach-Fuhrtsbachtal-Talsystem

02:32

38.6km

510m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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: March 26, 2026

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Nationalpark Eifel

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Start point

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6.13 km

Unteres Perlenbachtal mit den Felsbildungen der Teufelsley, Engelsley, Bromelsley und Pferdeley

Nature Reserve

9.08 km

Red House, Monschau

Highlight • Historical Site

How the Red House got its name, can be easily recognized by the facade color. The former headquarters of the Scheibler entrepreneurial family is now accessible as a museum and …

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9.19 km

Monschau Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

Shortly before reaching the old town, there is a top vantage point on the corpse alley. Nicely located, with a wonderful view of the evangelical church and the Red House, among other things.

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9.30 km

Historic Center of Monschau

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A beautiful town in western Germany, well worth a visit. It boasts many half-timbered houses and narrow cobblestone streets. Monschau Castle is also worth a visit.

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22.8 km

Oleftalsperre Inlet

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From the inlet you can drive towards Hollerrath or Belgium 🚴‍♂️👍🏻.

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22.9 km

Scenic Stream in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Highlight • River

there is a nice asphalt climb from this point up, recommended!

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26.4 km

Oleftal Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Nice path along the dam

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27.1 km

North Shore of the Oleftalsperre

Highlight • Lake

The Oleftalsperre protects the surrounding communities from flooding and is used to obtain drinking water. It is very impressive to cycle along this huge reservoir.

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27.5 km

Oleft Reservoir Peninsula

Highlight • Lake

Not easy to get to the lake or even to take a picture. If you have the opportunity, you should take advantage of it.

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38.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

12.6 km

6.67 km

645 m

623 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.6 km

1.33 km

1.21 km

525 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Saturday 30 May

19°C

12°C

23 %

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Monschau Old Town – Oleftal Reservoir loop from Perlenbach-Fuhrtsbachtal-Talsystem

Red House, Monschau

Monschau Old Town

Historic Center of Monschau

Oleftalsperre Inlet

Scenic Stream in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Oleftal Reservoir

North Shore of the Oleftalsperre

Oleft Reservoir Peninsula

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