View of Monschau – Rur bridge at the Red House loop from Monschau

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Monschau

View of Monschau – Rur bridge at the Red House loop from Monschau

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4.4

(27)

121

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View of Monschau – Rur bridge at the Red House loop from Monschau

01:37

5.35km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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1.81 km

View of Monschau

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This picturesque little town in the upper Rur Valley never ceases to fascinate. Both the town itself and the walk around the hills, which offers a variety of views of …

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2.19 km

The Laufenbach in Monschau

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The Laufenbach flows into the Rur in the old town of Monschau.
There are several mills and former cloth mills on the banks of the Laufenbach. The best-known buildings are …

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2.30 km

Crooked Half-Timbered House, Monschau

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A very beautiful old town with many highlights from the past cloth maker time.

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2.58 km

Rur bridge at the Red House

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From the bridge at the evangelical church you have a very nice view of the Rur at the back of the Red House.

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2.58 km

Monschau Old Town

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Shortly before reaching the old town, there is a top vantage point on the corpse alley. Nicely located, with a wonderful view of the evangelical church and the Red House, among other things.

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2.88 km

View of Monschau from the Kierberg

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On the way over the Kierberg, Monschau is fantastic from a bird's eye view.

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4.80 km

View from Engelsley

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According to regional oral tradition, the rock formations Engelsley and Teufelsley owe their names to an old legend connected with the construction of a monastery in the Monschau region. The …

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4.99 km