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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Städteregion Aachen
Simmerath

View of the Rursee – Eifel view loop from Rurberg

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Städteregion Aachen
Simmerath

View of the Rursee – Eifel view loop from Rurberg

Moderate

4.8

(566)

2,071

hikers

View of the Rursee – Eifel view loop from Rurberg

04:24

15.4km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationalpark Eifel

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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1.61 km

Obersee Dam and Waterfall

Highlight • Monument

Worth seeing barrier system, the Rurtalsperre and the Rursee is definitely worth a trip.

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2

1.90 km

View of the Rursee

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From here you have a great view of the wild and romantic embankment of the Rursee.

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3

5.97 km

View of Vogelsang IP (former NS-Ordensburg Vogelsang)

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There is a good view of Vogelsang from the Uferstrasse.

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4

7.84 km

The Wild Path – Accessible nature discovery trail in Eifel National Park

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Great destination for young and old. Knowledge about plants and animals of the forest is conveyed in a clear way. Nice to look at through replicas of mushrooms and birds, …

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8.04 km

Mushroom Discovery Station – Wilder Kermeter, Eifel National Park

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When it comes to mushrooms, the well-known principle applies: You can eat ALL mushrooms - some only ONCE.

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8.17 km

Wilderness Trail, Nationalpark Eifel

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A very nicely prepared parkour. The original parkour was getting old and rotten, so it was partially renovated. The newly designed path has been equipped with beautiful spots and selfie …

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10.8 km

Eifel view

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One of the most beautiful, if not the most beautiful vantage point on the Rursee.

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8

14.0 km

Rursee and Rurberg

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From here you can change from one boat to the other and take the big lake tour, take a nice break or enjoy the view on a bench.

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15.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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8.31 km

3.79 km

3.29 km

Surfaces

7.87 km

3.78 km

2.57 km

683 m

375 m

107 m

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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