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Aachen to Monschau
This ride takes you from the vibrant university city of Aachen down to the picturesque, half-timbered charm of Monschau—an absolute classic in the Eifel region! You'll roll out from Aachen’s historical center (fun fact: Charlemagne’s old haunt) and cruise mostly on smooth surfaces, with a hefty dose of cycling paths and quiet roads.
Get ready for some real variety: while the route is nearly all paved, you’ll notice solid climbs (over 500 meters of ascent!) as you leave Aachen’s urban buzz behind for green hills and dense forests. The further south you go, the more the Eifel’s rolling, sometimes rugged landscape comes alive.
Once you arrive in Monschau, reward yourself with a wander through its cobblestone alleys—this quaint town is famous for its medieval architecture and narrow streets flanking the Rur river. Don’t forget to snap a photo of the classic half-timbered houses!
Overall, it’s a ride that blends city culture with natural beauty—a perfect day out for keen cyclists who love scenery and a touch of adventure.
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1. Aachen-Rurquelle-Monschau
Cycling route in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 57.7 km
- Distance
- 950 m
- Ascent
- 722 m
- Descent
Aachen-Monschau
Cycling route in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 49.6 km
- Distance
- 415 m
- Ascent
- 90 m
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Cycling route in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 72.8 km
- Distance
- 616 m
- Ascent
- 324 m
- Descent
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Cycling route in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 78.1 km
- Distance
- 851 m
- Ascent
- 556 m
- Descent
Aix-Montjoie-Etape4
Cycling route in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 51.6 km
- Distance
- 396 m
- Ascent
- 154 m
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Aachen Rothe Erde -> MĂĽtzenich Grenze
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- 37.6 km
- Distance
- 516 m
- Ascent
- 150 m
- Descent
AAC Monschau Vennbahn
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- 46.1 km
- Distance
- 443 m
- Ascent
- 91 m
- Descent
Venn-Aachen-Monschau
Cycling route in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 50.4 km
- Distance
- 460 m
- Ascent
- 251 m
- Descent
Venn: Etappe 1 Aachen - Monschau
Cycling route in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 51.1 km
- Distance
- 499 m
- Ascent
- 266 m
- Descent
Aachen Monschau
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- 29.1 km
- Distance
- 475 m
- Ascent
- 161 m
- Descent
Aachen-Monschau
Cycling route in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 46.5 km
- Distance
- 392 m
- Ascent
- 169 m
- Descent
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- 45.4 km
- Distance
- 473 m
- Ascent
- 135 m
- Descent
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