Monschau Old Town – Bütgenbach Lake Circular Trail loop from Waimes

Monschau Old Town – Bütgenbach Lake Circular Trail loop from Waimes

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Monschau Old Town – Bütgenbach Lake Circular Trail loop from Waimes

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65.0km

810m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.7 km for 89 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.01 km

Bois de Sourbrodt

Forest

11.0 km

Vennbahn Cycle Path (RAVeL L48) – Hautes Fagnes – Eifel Nature Park

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A fairly beautiful section of the Vennbahn cycle path runs here partly along the trolley track through the Venn.

The Vennbahn Cycle Path is one of the longest cross-border railway …

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21.0 km

The Vennbahn cycle path near Kalterherberg

Highlight • Bridge

The Vennbahn cycle path is perfect for a leisurely bike ride in beautiful countryside.
The Vennbahn cycle path is relatively busy on Sundays. During the week it is even more …

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23.7 km

Dreistegen

Ruins

25.3 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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25.6 km

View of Monschau from Unterer Mühlenberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

Monschau is one of the most beautiful cities in Germany. The small town is located near the border with Belgium and is best known for its medieval town center. The …

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28.1 km

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

Nature Reserve

28.8 km

Perlenbachtalsperre

Lake

33.9 km

Löschteich

Lake

37.1 km

Staatsforst Höfen

Forest

51.8 km

Bütgenbach Lake Circular Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful and varied circular route around the Bütgenbach reservoir. 10Km is about the dam of the dammed Warche. Among other things, the circular path leads on planks over the moor area, over the dam wall and along the shore.

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55.6 km

Bütgenbach Dam

Highlight • Monument

There are many dam walls, there are higher, wider, more powerful ones than this one. This is not a superlative, but still unique. Rarely do you get so much insight into the technology and architecture of a dam.

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56.1 km

Bütgenbach Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Bütgenbach dam was built between 1929 and 1932. The main function of the dam is to regulate the course of the Warche river. This created the lake of Bütgenbach. …

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56.2 km

Lake Bütgenbach

Highlight • Lake

The Bütgenbach Dam with Lake Bütgenbach is a great destination for active people. There is a bathing beach, a campsite and a beautiful circular path for cyclists and hikers.

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