Meetings and celebrations in the Heilsteinhaus Einruhr.

Carriage, wagon and horse sleigh rides as well as individually guided hiking through the “High Fens”.

Leisure and fun in the green heart of Rurberg

The charming farm museum tells the story of life in the Eifel at the turn of the century.

The Kalterherberg parish church "St. Lambertus" is commonly known as the "Eifel Cathedral" due to its striking twin towers. It was built between 1897 and 1901 by Pastor Arnoldy.

Explore the Eifel National Park region by pedelec

The ideal starting point for hikes around the idyllic nature around Simmerath.

Outdoor Escape Game

The ideal starting point for hikes around the idyllic Rurtal.

Your event on our covered wagon - experience unforgettable moments in the picturesque Eifel landscape. For family outings, club celebrations, bachelor parties, or corporate events – our wagon rides are a highlight!

The "Kalltal-dam" in the municipality of Simmerath.

Former oil mill from the 17th century in the Tiefenbach valley

Starting point for hikes around the idyllic village of Steckenborn.

Wonderful view of the Eifel National Park.

The bronze statue at the old customs office in Mützenich commemorates the post-war years of coffee smuggling in the former smuggling village of Mützenich, which looks back on an exciting and fascinating past and has some curious stories to tell. Having become a German exclave on Belgian territory due to the Vennbahn after the Second World War, coffee smuggling flourished in the village as it was at the center of the smuggling routes.

Special mullion structures in Simmerath-Dedenborn.

The photography forum of the StädteRegion Aachen in Monschau. From an art and cultural center to a forum for international photography

Get up close and personal with Lamas and Alpakas.

The ideal starting point for hikes in the idyllic Tiefenbach valley.

Why would you want to explore Monschau’s places of interest by foot when you can ride comfortably on the town train and learn about the history of the cloth makers’ town? During the 30 minute round trip, we will show you Monschau and travel high up to the castle where you can enjoy the panorama with a view of the town in the valley and the Haller Ruin.

In the German-Belgian nature park Hohes Venn - Eifel, visitors experience a wide variety of landscapes, such as raised bogs, limestone basins and other natural beauties. The diverse Floria is just as impressive as geological features. Characteristic landscape features for the region are forest areas, picturesque lakes and rivers as well as extensive mountain heights.

We Love Camper Life

Starting point for hikes around the idyllic landscape between the village of Kesternich and Rurberg.

Visit the glassworks in Monschau and experience the ancient craft of glassblowing. This art has its origins in the Roman Empire, whose craft techniques have been preserved to this day. The two glassblowers Valdemar de Sousa and Fernando Costa are masters of their craft and let you experience how a glowing mass of sand, potash and lime is transformed into a sparkling vessel or a beautiful glass figurine through skillful drawing, pinching and blowing.

House-high beech hedges that people created here to protect their houses generations ago.

Explore Rursee and Obersee by boat

The listed Protestant town church is located in the heart of Monschau directly on the Rur.

With a 20 cm depth of snow, a horse sleigh with 2 Belgian draft horses will travel from Mützenich through the Fens.

The natural outdoor pool offers water fun for young and old.

The former Premonstratensian monastery from the 12th century is located in the austere Eifel landscape, in the middle of the "High Fens" nature park, right on the German-Belgian border. The complex, which includes over 32 hectares of forest and a fish pond, is located on a rock plateau at the mouth of the Rur, which meanders in the valley between Kalterherberg and Eschweide, and the Ermesbach. It is 7 km to the picturesque town of Monschau.

Starting point for hikes around Einruhr.

As the only conglomerate rock in the Monschauer Land, the immense, 80 metre-long Richelsley Rock lies on the edge of the High Fens. It was topped with a cross in 1890 to honour Prior Stephan Horrichem, the “Apostle of the High Fens”.

The ideal starting point for hikes in the Nationalpark Eifel and the valley of Erkensruhr.

Carefree family bathing fun in the Obersee

The multimedia room offers seating for 50 visitors.

In the National Park Gate in Rurberg, you can get information about the Eifel National Park region and visit the exhibition “Nature's Lifelines”.

Experience traditional craftsmanship in the halls of the Monschau craft market and the glassworks! The "Monschau Glassworks" is one of the most popular sights in Monschau.

"Ruitzhof" belongs to Monschau-Kalterherberg and is located at 570 meters above sea level.

Around the Rur and Obersee lakes, you can fish along around 50 kilometers of shoreline.

Starting point for hikes around the idyllic Kall valley.

Starting point for hikes, cycling tours or other activities around Rurberg.

Event location in Simmerath-Eicherscheid

At 658 meters above sea level, the Steling is the highest elevation in the Aachen city region. The excellent visibility was the reason why there was once even a fire watch tower on the Steling, and the view extends far to the east over the Eifel National Park.

The forest nature trail in Rohren near Monschau takes you to a piled-up foam pile and a water-powered sawmill, inside which you can also see historical tools.

The ideal starting point for hikes in the Nationalpark Eifel and the valley of Erkensruhr.

Starting point for hikes, bicycle rides and other activities around the village of Woffelsbach.

Bakehouse in half-timbered style.

Sports and fun in the SimmBad

13th century hilltop castle above the rooftops of Monschau.

Former factory building of the hammer mill.

Starting point for hikes around the idyllic Kall valley and the village of Rollesbroich.

Cloth frame

The Weiss Printing Museum brings the idea and development of Johannes Gutenberg's revolutionary invention closer in an entertaining and exciting way!

Starting point for hikes in the “Buhlert” woods.

The ideal starting point for hikes around the idyllic Rurtal.

The ideal starting point for hikes around the idyllic village of Eicherscheid.

Swimming fun in the Woffelsbach bay

In April there is a natural spectacle in the Eifel that is unparalleled: Millions of wild narcissi stretch their little heads towards the sun and transform the valley meadows into a yellow sea of blossoms. Whether on a guided tour or on your own - a hike in the Perlenbach and Fuhrtsbach valleys near Monschau becomes a special experience during this time.

Starting point for hikes around the idyllic village of Strauch.

Rursee landing stage in Woffelsbach.

Canoe, kayak, SUP and pedal boat hire in Woffelsbach Bay

A "multi-generational playground" for cyclists and skaters

Former auction monastery from the 18th century.

Starting point for various activities around Rurberg and Eifel National Park.

There are five motorhome parking spaces available in the park/multi-purpose area directly next to the MTB training center.

Climbing fun on the Obersee

Around 7 kilometers of cross-country ski track runs through the meadows around Lammersdorf

Starting point for hikes around the “Obersee” an die Einruhr.

Peter Sußner lives and works as a freelance artist in the historic Dreistegen cloth factory on the edge of Monschau's old town.

Starting point for hikes around the idyllic landscape of Kesternich.

Obersee landing stage in Rurberg.

According to the legend, Emperor Charles the Great had become lost in the High Fens during a hunting excursion near his residence in Aachen and was forced to spend the night on this large quartzite rock. The rock, near the town of Mützenich, situated immediately on the German-Belgian border, is still quite commonly referred to as: Kaiser Karl’s Bettstatt.

Skiking has elements of cross-country skating and can therefore be easily transferred into a year-round sport.

Far-reaching view from "Der Hohe" into the Monschau countryside.

Chapel in the center of Simmerath.

The national park information point in the cozy Heilsteinhaus Einruhr welcomes all guests, who want to find out more about the Eifel National Park region.

Barbecue area in the cozy inner courtyard of the Heilsteinhaus

Starting point for hikes around the idyllic village of Steckenborn.

The Perlenbach near Monschau has been dammed for drinking water supply since 1956.

Four stages - 85 km through the wild nature of the Eifel National Park

Starting point for hikes around the idyllic landscape between the village of Kesternich and Rurberg.

The Red House was built around 1760 as a residential and business house by the cloth maker and businessman, Johann Heinrich Scheibler. Even today, it reflects the lustre of large-scale, upper middle-class living in a rare unity with its complete furnishings in the Rococo, Louis XVI and Empire styles.

Starting point for hikes around the “Obersee” an die Einruhr.

Here you will find all information about your stay in Monschau. We are looking forward to your visit!

We will glide along with you through the unique landscape of the Eifel and past the places of interest in Monschau, the surrounding villages of Schleiden, Gemünd, Simmerath, nearby Belgium, the Rur Lake and the unforgettable Ravelweg.

With a water temperature of 28.5 degrees, the 25 metre pool with a springboard and a 3 metre tower offers 4 lanes. A learning swimming pool and a children’s pool are also available.

Panoramic view of the Rur valley and the village of Dedenborn.

The parking area for hikers at the entrance to Rohren offers 10 spaces for motorhomes.

The ideal starting point for hikes around the idyllic village of Dedenborn.

From the smallest mouse to bears and lions, you can go on a journey of discovery here. Experience a tour through nature as it once was or can still be found today. The Nature Learning Experience Museum displays over 1000 specimens on approx. 200 square meters.

The historic old town of Monschau directly on the Rur.

Starting point for hikes around Einruhr.

The Weaving Mill Museum Höfen accommodates a piece of historic industrial culture from the North Eifel: Four of the last remaining looms from the time of the small weaving mills in the Altkries Monschau. The waged weavers located in Höfen, Konzen or Roetgen, among other locations, particularly worked for the cloth factories in the Aachen region up to the 70s of the 20th century.

Situated high above Einruhr, a fantastic distant view.

From the Perdsley, visitors can look out over the picturesque Rur valley at a height of around 400 meters above sea level in the direction of Monschau. The name is made up of the words "Perd" for horse and "Ley" for rock.

With trail running, the focus lies more on the route and the nature and not in the achievement of best times.

Bronze and garden sculptures for indoor and outdoor use.

The ideal starting point for hikes around the idyllic village of Dedenborn.

SternenBlick in Monschau-Höfen: "Night owls"

The Aachen master builder Couven erected the building in 1783 for the cloth manufacturer M.P.W. Troistorff, following the example of the town houses of the nobility. In keeping with the spirit of the times, the half-timbered house was plastered and decorated with ornamentation. Rich carvings on the doors with supraports and wrought ironwork on the staircase and balcony railings bear witness to the pomp and wealth of the residents.

Replica of an old stagecoach.

Around 7 kilometers of cross-country ski track runs through the unique hedge landscape around Eicherscheid.

The Kölschkier forest adventure course in the Perlenbach Valley is an adventure play-ground for real outdoor enthusiasts and an ideal day out for the whole family in the Eifel. Kids and grown-ups alike can explore the forest habitat with all their senses at the nine different stations of the course. The adventure course is a playful way to spark educational learning processes, teaching visitors how to treat the natural world.

Here you will find all the information you need for your stay in Kalterherberg. We look forward to your visit!

Monument of a Simmerather worker from the 20th century.

At the National Park Gate in Höfen you will find a Tourist Information Centre, the exhibition on "A blaze of yellow daffodils and changing forests", a digital model of the area and National Park films.

The ideal starting point for hikes around the “Obersee” and idyllic Rurtal.

A littel chapel in the woods of Erkensruhr.

The former school building in Mützenich is now home to the "Uraalt Scholl" village museum.

Motorhome car park close to nature on the Rursee.

The salt inhalatorium for adults and children in the Rureifel.

Picnic-Area on the Eifelsteig with panoramic view.

Starting point for hikes around the idyllic landscape of the village of Lammersdorf.

Cozy rest stop hut at Heilsteinhaus Einruhr

Starting point for hikes around the idyllic village of Steckenborn.

Rursee landing stage in Rurberg.

Explore the Rureifel relaxed with the Pedelec

The village hall can be rented for events.

A refreshing break

Monschau's motorhome parking lot near the B 258.

The Eifel view "Grünenthal" near Monschau-Imgenbroich offers a view over the valley of the upper Rur at an altitude of 490 meters above sea level before it flows into the Rur reservoir.

Obersee landing stage in Einruhr.

Miniature golf in Simmerath-Rurberg.

Explore the Obersee on your own

Water garden at the Heilsteinhaus in Einruhr.

A fantastic panoramic view over the Eifel landscape.

Rursee balloon ride - discover the world from above.

The tower on the Rahmenberg above the market square is one of the town's most striking landmarks. The ruins can be reached in just a few minutes via a footpath over the "Half Moon", another viewpoint on the way up.

The healthy water from the fountain at the Heilsteinhaus in Einruhr is available to everyone free of charge.

Rureifel Tourismus GmbH

Starting point for hikes around Einruhr.

The versatile event location directly on the Rursee in Simmerath-Rurberg.

Panoramic view of the Rursee from Steckenborn.