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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Städteregion Aachen
Simmerath

Gravel with a view – your ride along Rursee

Routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Städteregion Aachen
Simmerath

Gravel with a view – your ride along Rursee

Hard

5.0

(1)

5

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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Last updated: August 13, 2025

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

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268 m

Rur Lake

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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

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At this point you cross the Eiserbachdamm near Rurberg, which dams the water of the small Eiserbach tributary. You have a great view of the reservoir on one side and the Rursee on the other.

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13.7 km

Gravel path in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park

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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

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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

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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

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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Saturday 30 May

21°C

12°C

30 %

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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.



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

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