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Rurberg Lakeside – Rursee at Rurberg loop from Simmerath

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Simmerath

Rurberg Lakeside – Rursee at Rurberg loop from Simmerath

Moderate

4.8

(21)

hikers

Rurberg Lakeside – Rursee at Rurberg loop from Simmerath

04:00

14.1km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

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6.79 km

Eiserbachsee Natural Swimming Area

Highlight • Beach

Don't forget your swimwear, it's worth it. The lake is always a bit colder than outdoor pools, but as I said - it's worth it.

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7.08 km

Rurberg Lakeside

Highlight • Lake

Construction and redesign work is currently underway there. There are restrooms at the tourist information center.

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7.38 km

Obersee Overflow (Waterfall)

Highlight • Waterfall

Thunderous noise pours water

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7.46 km

Rursee Promenade, Rurberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

The town of RURBERG is located on the edge of the Eifel National Park, the first and so far only one in North Rhine-Westphalia, directly at the interface of the …

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7.54 km

Rurberg Pier (Rursee Boat Tours)

Highlight • Rest Area

The town of RURBERG is ideal for combining a hike with a boat tour: either along the actual Rursee or along the Obersee, which meets the Rursee here a little …

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7.67 km

Rursee at Rurberg

Highlight • Lake

The Rurberg round.

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9.64 km

Weidenbachtal Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Inconspicuous chapel not far from the Weidenbach. Located at the Weidenbacher Mühle.

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10.7 km

Weidenbach Valley Stream

Highlight • River

A beautiful ford, but only accessible in good weather. However, there is a signposted detour in case of high water.

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14.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

2.30 km

470 m

385 m

210 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.17 km

3.40 km

1.92 km

1.70 km

1.46 km

421 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 17 July

22°C

12°C

29 %

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September 15, 2024,Rurberg 💚🥾Abenteuertour Rurberg Weidenbachtal 💚🥾

Today's hike started right outside the front door in Rurberg. Our Rurberg adventure tour started in bright sunshine.
At the beginning of the hike there was a small, steep climb in the village that took us towards Weidenbachtal. From here we went up a beautiful path towards Steckenborn. Once we got to the top, there was a wonderful view of …

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Rurberg Lakeside – Rursee at Rurberg loop from Simmerath

Eiserbachsee Natural Swimming Area

Rurberg Lakeside

Obersee Overflow (Waterfall)

Rursee Promenade, Rurberg

Rurberg Pier (Rursee Boat Tours)

Rursee at Rurberg

Weidenbachtal Chapel

Weidenbach Valley Stream

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