Top Eifel National Park hiking trails: Rurberg – Einruhr Rundweg

Features:

Difficulty:          easy
Distance:            9,1 km
Duration:           2h – 2h 15 min (in my case 1h 56 min)
Min altitude:      281 m
Max altitude:     447 m
Total ascent:      200 m
Total descent:    196 m

The hiking is easy: it requires a bit of training but it can be done in 2- 2h 15 min. You can choose as starting point the town of Einruhr or Rurberg. In my case I opted for the pitoresque Einruhr.

The first part of the hiking trail skirts the lake Obersee: you can have great views of it.

As soon as you get close to Rurberg, the trail starts going uphill and crossing the forest.

Once you get to Rurberg you can enjoy a beautiful sight. It could be also a nice spot to have a little break and drink something.

The lake you see here is named Eiserbachsee. At this point, the trail climbs up to reach its peak at 447m. You walk in the wood and you can enjoy great sightseeing points over the Dedeborn or the Obersee itself. This is also the most difficult part of the hiking trail.

For sure, another beautiful spot is when you get close to Einruhr again, thanks to the sight over the lake from the wood.

Here it ends one of the top Eifel National Park hiking trails: Rurberg – Einruhr Rundweg.

Travel tips:

• Best time of the year: from April to October

• How to get to Einruhr / Rurberg: you can get there by car or bike.

• Surroundings: do not miss Aachenand the fairytale town Monschau.

 

Recommended hiking apparel:

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HIKING BELT WITH WATER BOTTLES

WATERFLY Fanny Pack Waist Bag: Large Hiking Fannie Pack with Two Water Bottle Holders Lightweight – Ideal for short or long walks: you can fill the bottles with your favorite liquid or minerals, The pocket can easily contain your slim wallet, keys and your smartphone or GPS gear. For me info, click here. 

Where to stay in Einruhr/Rurberg:

• Budget accomodation: not exactly in Einruhr, but in Simmerath, at 2,7 km, you can stay at the Fewo Zum Sonneschein, an apartment with free wi-fi and barbecue facilities, kitchen. Prices from 39 Euros per night per two people; available also for solo travelers, 35 Euros per one person.

Do not miss the Eifel National Park!

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