Perlenbach dam – Perlenbach Dam loop from Unteres Perlenbachtal mit den Felsbildungen der Teufelsley, Engelsley, Bromelsley und Pferdeley

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Monschau

Perlenbach dam – Perlenbach Dam loop from Unteres Perlenbachtal mit den Felsbildungen der Teufelsley, Engelsley, Bromelsley und Pferdeley

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Perlenbach dam – Perlenbach Dam loop from Unteres Perlenbachtal mit den Felsbildungen der Teufelsley, Engelsley, Bromelsley und Pferdeley

00:50

11.2km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Perlenbach Dam

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