Gravel by the water – between Perlenbach and Rurtal

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Monschau

Gravel by the water – between Perlenbach and Rurtal

Hard

4.3

(4)

riders

Gravel by the water – between Perlenbach and Rurtal

03:48

38.4km

660m

Gravel riding

This undulating tour has everything your gravel biker's heart could want: varied trails, magnificent scenery, and plenty of flow. Between Perlenbach and Rurtal, the route takes you across gravel roads, forest paths, and hidden trails through the Eifel region.

With every pedal stroke, you'll feel the adventure: fresh forest air,…

by Städteregion Aachen

Last updated: August 13, 2025

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 35.7 km for 83 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

21 m

MTB Training Center Monschau-Kalterherberg

Highlight • MTB Park

The course is really fun and there is something for everyone.

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5.74 km

Gravel dream in the Perlenbach-Fuhrtsbach valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

What a fantastic gravel road! A dream for all gravel bike fans.

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6.83 km

Forest Shelter in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Here is a small shelter in the forest. If you want to bivouac, you will find a nice shelter for three people here between the fir trees.

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28.8 km

Perlenbach dam

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

The name says it all: Pearl! This section is truly beautiful, although a bit bumpy in places.

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38.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.6 km

3.06 km

1.54 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.0 km

6.18 km

4.35 km

659 m

281 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

Weather

Wednesday 21 October

8°C

4°C

75 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Comments

August 4, 2025

This undulating tour has everything your gravel biker's heart could want: varied trails, magnificent scenery, and plenty of flow. Between Perlenbach and Rurtal, the route takes you across gravel roads, forest paths, and hidden trails through the Eifel region.
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With every pedal stroke, you'll feel the adventure

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