This tour also combines parts of the cycle path network in the cycle-friendly district of Düren and in the Aachen city region with the mountain bike path network in the Rureifel. The circular route is not currently signposted as a gravel bike tour in its own right.

A good level of fitness is essential for this gravel bike route. However, we are really rewarded for this, as many highlights of the Eifel are on our route: the Rursee, which we cycle almost completely around; Monschau, the pearl of the Eifel; the Rur and the idyllic Kalltal, the half-timbered village of Abenden; the picturesque Simonskall; Heimbach with Hengebach Castle; the red sandstone cliffs; the Schmidt Wildlife Park (via a short detour) and much more. There are numerous places to stop for refreshments, benches and beautiful viewpoints along the way.

The tour begins at the Rurtalbahn stop in Abenden, but the Zerkall, Nideggen-Brück, Hausen and Heimbach stops are also suitable starting points. The tour can be shortened due to the good public transport connections.

Current information: Two bridges in the Kalltal valley were destroyed in the flood disaster in July 2021 and have not yet been rebuilt. Therefore, this route is currently not passable throughout.

Route description

The tour runs on the cycle path network of the cycle-friendly district of Düren and the Aachen city region as well as on the mountain bike path network of the Rureifel. The circular route is not currently signposted as a separate gravel bike tour. To navigate, it is best to download the GPX data.