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Rursee route - around the Rursee

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Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Simmerath

Rursee route - around the Rursee

Moderate

4.8

(1405)

5,081

riders

Rursee route - around the Rursee

02:01

26.1km

360m

Cycling

The tour around the Rursee impresses with its scenic diversity and an idyllic atmosphere that really invites you to take a deep breath. In the heart of the Eifel National Park, the Rurtalsperre Schwammenauel and the Eifel Lake District with Rursee, Obersee and Urftsee are waiting to be discovered.

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by Städteregion Aachen

Last updated: May 4, 2025

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Nationalpark Eifel

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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66 m

National Park Gate Rurberg

Highlight • Rest Area

The exhibition on the subject of water is recommended and free of charge. 👍

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4.88 km

Woffelsbach on Lake Rursee

Highlight • Settlement

One of the few ways to fill yourself up in Corona times.

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7.86 km

View of the Rursee

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

From here you can see part of the winding Rursee. However, like elsewhere, you often have to stop here to avoid rushing past the beautiful spots on your bike... ;-)

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16.5 km

Schwammenauel Dam

Highlight • Monument

The dam is located on the Rursee near Heimbach and Hasenfeld. This view of the water and the surrounding area is simply wonderful at any time of year.

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26.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

6.15 km

1.92 km

798 m

712 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.50 km

7.43 km

7.11 km

2.19 km

652 m

241 m

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

28°C

14°C

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Comments

May 30, 2025,Rursee-Route – Rund um den Rursee

Today I cycled to the Rursee before the Eifel is closed tomorrow due to 3Rides. I cycled around the Rursee in wonderful cycling weather, but there were some surprisingly steep climbs, otherwise a really nice tour. It was fun. Unfortunately, they forgot to post proper detours due to the construction work in Rurberg.

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July 4, 2023,Rurseeumfahrung

The route is exactly 26 km long. Initially it goes through Rurberg and Woffelsbach on tar road. Then it's a circular course of 8.7 km on a paved bike path, partly on a gravel path, up and down to the Hotel Seehof near Heimbach. This is a great place to stop and take a break. Then back, always follow the …

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August 21, 2024,Rund um den Rursee

Today I cycled around the Rursee in the Eifel National Park in wonderful weather. The Rursee is a picturesque place, embedded in the pristine nature of the Eifel National Park. Surrounded by a unique scenic backdrop, it offers perfect opportunities for leisure and relaxation.
Cycling tours around the Rursee are 27 kilometers long. The water was always with me. If …

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May 2, 2025,Rund um den Rursee

Today we packed our bikes onto the 🚘 and rode to the Rursee. In the sunny weather, we wanted to take a leisurely ride around the lake and stop for a bite to eat. The route continued along the lake, sometimes up and sometimes down. The paths were paved, gravel, and uneven. The views were always 🤩. At the end, …

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May 30, 2025,Rundweg Rursee 🚴‍♀️

Last tour today, sniffle.
Going home tomorrow.
🏠
But today's tour was really cool, with great trails.
The weather was simply gorgeous, sunny, and these amazing views of the Rursee 🤩
I'll definitely be back, there are still so many places to visit here 😊

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July 18, 2024,Nach einer Pause noch eine Tour drangegangen

The first tour was short, my husband said we couldn't go home yet, so we got back on the bike and off we went 🚵🏻‍♂️🚵‍♀️

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September 16, 2023,Auf dem Rundweg um den Rursee – Obersee bei Einruhr Runde von Heimbach am 16.9.23

The Rursee is a magical point in the West Eifel. Despite the crowds, I found a parking space in Einruhr and then started on the eastern bank of the Rursee towards the dam. Actually a classic mountain bike route. But if you drive slowly and carefully, you will reach your destination.
The route on the west bank begins at the …

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September 5, 2021,Fahrradtour 05.09.2021 14:57

Very nice route, however gravel most of the time, therefore not suitable for racing bikes ...

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February 9, 2025

The tour around the Rursee impresses with its scenic diversity and an idyllic atmosphere that really invites you to take a deep breath. In the heart of the Eifel National Park, the Rurtalsperre Schwammenauel and the Eifel Lake District with Rursee, Obersee and Urftsee are waiting to be discovered. 
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