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Cycling day trip from Aachen to Monschau

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Aachen to Monschau

2 h 14 min
Duration
39.5 km
Distance
512 m
Ascent
267 m
Descent
17.7 km/h
Avg. speed
576 m
Max. altitude

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

Die starke Steigung zwischen Eupen und Mont Rigi beträgt auf 15 km 27 m/km. Das entspricht etwa 5 mal die Meisenburgstr. von Kettwig bis zum Roadstop hochzufahren; also wohl machbar :-)
57.7 km
Distance
950 m
Ascent
722 m
Descent
Aachen-Monschau
MTBPavedGravel
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Aachen-Monschau

Cycling route in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Von Aachen auf der Vennbahn nach Monschau
49.6 km
Distance
415 m
Ascent
90 m
Descent
WF Pinksterweekend 2015 dag1
City bikePavedUnpaved
Ruud van Poelgeest
1

WF Pinksterweekend 2015 dag1

Cycling route in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Wereldfietsers Pinksterweekend 2015 dag 1 Van Vaals naar Monschau met een uitstapje naar de Vaalserberg
72.8 km
Distance
616 m
Ascent
324 m
Descent
WF Pinkster2015 dag1 +var
City bikePavedUnpavedGravel
Ruud van Poelgeest
1

WF Pinkster2015 dag1 +var

Cycling route in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Wereldfietsers Pinksterweekend 2015 dag 1 Van Vaals naar Monschau met een uitstapje naar de Vaalserberg met extra door Hohes Venn-Eifel. Aangepast nav ervaring. Route om Aken heengelegd. GPS nodig, of goede knooppunten kaart.
78.1 km
Distance
851 m
Ascent
556 m
Descent
Aix-Montjoie-Etape4
City bike
thierry FRERES
0

Aix-Montjoie-Etape4

Cycling route in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

51.6 km
Distance
396 m
Ascent
154 m
Descent
Aachen Rothe Erde -> MĂĽtzenich Grenze
PavedGravel
0

Aachen Rothe Erde -> MĂĽtzenich Grenze

Cycling route in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Vom Bahnhof Aachen Rothe Erde ĂĽber die alte VennBahntrasse nach KornelmĂĽnster, weiter ĂĽber die Grenze nach Raeren und zum Stausee Eupen in Belgien. Dann hoch ins Hohe Venn zur Grenze nach MĂĽtzenich.
37.6 km
Distance
516 m
Ascent
150 m
Descent
AAC Monschau Vennbahn
Road bikePaved
Andy
1

AAC Monschau Vennbahn

Cycling route in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

None (cloned from route 2058968)
46.1 km
Distance
443 m
Ascent
91 m
Descent
0

Venn-Aachen-Monschau

Cycling route in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

50.4 km
Distance
460 m
Ascent
251 m
Descent
1

Venn: Etappe 1 Aachen - Monschau

Cycling route in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

51.1 km
Distance
499 m
Ascent
266 m
Descent
0

Aachen Monschau

Cycling route in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

29.1 km
Distance
475 m
Ascent
161 m
Descent
0

Aachen-Monschau

Cycling route in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

46.5 km
Distance
392 m
Ascent
169 m
Descent
Aken - Monchau
City bikePaved
jm Kamper
0

Aken - Monchau

Cycling route in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Vennbahnweg
45.4 km
Distance
473 m
Ascent
135 m
Descent

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