Perlenbach dam – Perlenbach Dam loop from Breitenbachtal

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Monschau

Perlenbach dam – Perlenbach Dam loop from Breitenbachtal

Moderate

4.0

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Perlenbach dam – Perlenbach Dam loop from Breitenbachtal

01:21

22.5km

290m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.77 km

Gravel dream in the Perlenbach-Fuhrtsbach valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

What a fantastic gravel road! A dream for all gravel bike fans.

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6.16 km

Perlenbach-Fuhrtsbach Valley System

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

The valley system includes a wonderful section in nature. Relatively little traffic, there is a new beautiful view at every corner. The cycle path itself is a bit bumpy in …

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10.7 km

Perlenbach Valley

Highlight • River

The Perlenbachtal is really beautiful, even if the path is a little bumpy in places.

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11.4 km

Perlenbach dam

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

The name says it all: Pearl! This section is truly beautiful, although a bit bumpy in places.

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12.3 km

Perlenbach Dam

Highlight • Lake

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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13.9 km

Rur Valley Near Monschau

Highlight • Cycleway

The cycle path is only natural soil with some gravel, but it is good to drive in dry weather. Scenic really nice and recommended.

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19.2 km

Vennbahn Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Nice motif, so you can get on with the bike without big stops.

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21.0 km

Eifeldom Kalterherberg

Highlight • Religious Site

During excavation work for the memorial, a cross was found that came from the old cemetery. The old cemetery used to be in the immediate vicinity of the church.
This …

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