Between Vennbahn and Rur
The unique heath landscape announces the Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park. As a gigantic water reservoir, this fascinating moorland area ensures that there are numerous streams and rivers to bridge. Behind the excellently preserved station building of Sourbrodt we leave the Vennbahn. A short time later, the Rur shore cycle path leads us back to Monschau. The splashing Rur accompanies us on our way past Reichenstein Monastery and Norbertus Chapel until we finally reach the centre of the former cloth making town of Monschau with its splendidly preserved idyll of half-timbered houses. Here we end the day with a leisurely stroll through the old town or in one of the cosy cafes before returning to the starting point.
Highlights along the route:
- Reichenstein Viaduct
- Kalterherberg-Sourbrodt trolley route
- Sourbrodt station building
- High Fagnes
- Rur Valley
- Reichenstein Monastery
- Historical Old Town Monschau with Red House
Author’s recommendation
You will find restaurants in the centres of Monschau, Mützenich, Kalterherberg and Sourbrodt.
Rest stops
SchnabuleumZur Nachtwache/Stadtpark-Café Thelen
Le Mont Rigi
Safety information
Please stay on the marked routes.Tips and hints
Monschau Touristik and NationalparkinfopunktStadtstraße 16
52156 Monschau
Phone: 02472 - 80480
Service phone: 02472 - 804822
Fax: 02472 - 4534
Internet: www.monschau.de
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Route character
The tour runs on very well developed paths through the Eifel landscape. The road surface is mostly asphalted, but especially on the Rur shore cycle path there are also water-bound sections, which are in good condition. Only between knots 33, 26 and 27 in Monschau and on the Belgian section far away from the Vennbahn are some crisp climbs to be found.
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Public transport
Please note that during the week, cycling on AVV buses is only possible during off-peak hours. Arriving by public transport including cycling during the week is therefore difficult. On Sundays and public holidays, however, it is advisable to travel by AVV bicycle bus. The bicycle bus transports you and your bicycle (in a trailer provided especially for this purpose) in the summer months to the stop Bf. Kalterherberg directly on the route. In the evening you can take the bicycle bus back to Aachen.
Your personal connection information with fare information and conditions for travelling by public transport is available at: www.avv.de
Getting there
Use our route planner for the individual planning of your journey by car and enter "Beerenburg, Monschau" as your destination.Parking
Park your car in the parking areas at the former Monschau train station.Coordinates
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Equipment
With the weather adapted clothing, enough water and a little food you are well equipped for the tour.Statistics
- 23 Waypoints
- 23 Waypoints
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