Obersee at Einruhr – Urft Reservoir loop from Einruhr

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Einruhr

Obersee at Einruhr – Urft Reservoir loop from Einruhr

Hard

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(45)

225

riders

Obersee at Einruhr – Urft Reservoir loop from Einruhr

02:18

30.4km

570m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Nationalpark Eifel

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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129 m

Obersee at Einruhr

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The non-navigable part of the Obersee is a little out of sight, but it is still a beautiful piece of nature. On the way from Obersee to Monschau, the cycle path first passes it.

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5.25 km

The Paulushofdamm separates the Obersee from the Rursee. From here you can hike or cycle left on the Rursee in the direction of the Schwammenauel dam or right on the Urftseerandweg to the Urftsee dam.

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6.53 km

Urft River Path in Eifel National Park

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6.59 km

View of the Obersee

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The Obersee is a very beautiful lake from every corner and edge and invites you to linger.

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9.35 km

Urft Dam — Engineering and History

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Here you can learn a lot about how the dam works

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9.85 km

Urft Reservoir

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No matter what time of year, the journey is worth it. Unfortunately, you can also clearly see the forest dieback. Lots of slopes that need to be cleared.

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18.0 km

View of the Rur Reservoir

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If you can, you should do this beautiful tour during the week, especially if you are out and about by bike.
In Corona times, it is also emptier. And when …

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20.5 km

View over Woffelsbach and the Rursee

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This rock is about 30-50m next to the actual route and represents a nice foreground for photos for me.

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30.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

8.89 km

6.39 km

2.85 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

7.36 km

3.77 km

352 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Monday 5 October

20°C

9°C

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

October 1, 2023,Spätsommerliche Genusstour für die Sinne 😃🌞👍

And here is the link to the Relive video:
relive.cc/view/vevWBn2m4yq

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August 21, 2023,Heimbach naar Urftsee

@Richard 🇳🇱's trip last May gave me the idea to also visit the Eifel this year. No regrets.
Made a round from Heimbach on the Vulkaneifel along the Rursee and the Urftsee. Special to see the volcanic rock here in this place. Nice views over the lakes and weirs. The Urftseesperre and then the suspension bridge over the Urftsee to …

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