Gravel with a view – your ride along Rursee

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Simmerath

Gravel with a view – your ride along Rursee

Hard

4.5

(2)

riders

Gravel with a view – your ride along Rursee

02:35

26.8km

510m

Gravel riding

Gravel enjoyment between water, forest, and expansive views: This tour combines athletic appeal with scenic diversity – perfect for those seeking both nature and flow.

Between idyllic villages and sweeping lake views, the circuit leads through diverse cultural landscapes. Impressive views of the Eifel region open up again and again.

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by Städteregion Aachen

Last updated: August 13, 2025

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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268 m

Rur Lake

Highlight • Lake

Located in the heart of the Eifel National Park, Lake Rursee awaits you with magnificent views and plenty of outdoor activities. Whether gravel biking, hiking, swimming, or gliding across the …

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337 m

Eiserbach Dam

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

A pleasure not only when the weather is nice! The Rursee with its hiking and biking trails and the places with all their localities offers a real holiday feeling ...

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13.7 km

Gravel path in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A fine gravel path in the High Fens-Eifel Nature Park – ideal for rolling.

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26.6 km

View of Eiserbach Dam and Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful vantage point of the Eiserbach dam south of Rurberg – when the water level is high, the full dimensions of the structure are revealed.

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26.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.1 km

3.59 km

2.34 km

804 m

Surfaces

15.4 km

6.08 km

5.27 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

12°C

6°C

47 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

August 7, 2025

Gravel enjoyment between water, forest, and expansive views: This tour combines athletic appeal with scenic diversity – perfect for those seeking both nature and flow.
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Between idyllic villages and sweeping lake views, the circuit leads through diverse cultural landscapes. Impressive views of the Eifel

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