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North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Urft Reservoir Trail – Urft Dam loop from Einruhr

Hiking trails & Routes

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Urft Reservoir Trail – Urft Dam loop from Einruhr

Moderate

4.8

(267)

1,238

hikers

Urft Reservoir Trail – Urft Dam loop from Einruhr

03:54

14.1km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationalpark Eifel

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

707 m

View of Einruhr

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The small town nestles almost invisibly in the woods and lakes

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2

2.17 km

View of the Obersee

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From the top you have a wonderful view over the Rursee

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2.76 km

Obersee

Lake

3.48 km

Ostufer des Obersees mit Felshängen

Nature Reserve

5

4.32 km

View of the Lake in Eifel National Park

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panorama punt

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6

4.43 km

Urft Reservoir Trail

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The hiking trail leads directly along the shore. Always great views of the Urft and the towering green mountains.

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7

6.54 km

Steep Rocky Path in Eifel National Park

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Really great hiking region with many paths and rustic hiking trails, also with regard to HM

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8

6.70 km

Urft Dam

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When the dam was built at the beginning of the 20th century, the Urftsee was the largest reservoir in Europe. The reservoir lies entirely within the Eifel National Park, where nature is allowed to run free in many places. There is a place to stop for refreshments right next to the dam. A special feature for Germany is that the Rursee is located right at the foot of the dam.

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9

11.6 km

View of the Rursee

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Enjoy the wonderful views from the paths along Lake Rursee. Both the water's edge and the hillsides offer stunning vistas.

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10

12.0 km

Relaxation bench with view of the Obersee (Rur Reservoir)

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Very nice lounger that invites you to linger and offers a great view of the Obersee of the Rurtalsperre.

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14.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.19 km

4.65 km

2.24 km

Surfaces

9.07 km

3.66 km

787 m

410 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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