Road Cycling Routes near Monschau
Discover the best road cycling routes near Monschau in Nationalpark Eifel, Germany. We've curated 9 road cycling routes within riding distance of Monschau . The area offers hilly terrain. Each route includes GPX files, detailed elevation profiles, highlighted climbs, and recommended café stops along the way.
9 routes
Vennbahn loop
54.1 km • 466 m • Easy
Discover the Vennbahn south of Monschau. Head south to go around the military camp Elsenborn to pick up the Vennbahn track from Weywertz. Most of the elevation gain is at the start of the climb when you leave Monschau.
Loop to Vossenack - Monschau - Hammer Climb
91.4 km • 1520 m • Hard
The route features climbs to Mariawald, Vossenack, and Hammer rewarding you with forest views and peaceful roads. A scenic section on the Vennbahn leads gently into the charming town of Monschau. On your way back the climb to Hammer will provide a good challenge. On the descent from Kesternich to Einruhr you'll be rewarded with Eifel panoramas.
Loop through Belgium - Vennbahn and Baraque Michel
67.6 km • 640 m • Moderate
Escape into Belgium with this 67 km loop from Monschau. The scenery shifts from the dense Eifel to wide-open views and smooth climbs. Start on the Vennbahn, a former railway turned relaxed cycling path, then gently ascend toward Baraque Michel. From the top, enjoy a fast 14 km descent into Eupen before rolling past quiet reservoirs and rejoining the Vennbahn for a peaceful ride home. You can ride the loop in the opposite direction, but note there’s no cycle path on the busy road up to Baraque Michel.
Around Camp Elsenborn
54.1 km • 466 m • Easy
Cross into Belgium and ride around the military training grounds of Camp Elsenborn. While the route has no major climbs, you'll gain most of the elevation shortly after departing Monschau. Midway through the ride, you'll enjoy scenic views of the Bütgenbach Reservoir before joining the Vennbahn cycle path for a relaxing return to town.
Short Climbing loop from Monschau
47.1 km • 784 m • Moderate
This short loop packs 3 climbs and a relaxed return to Monschau via the Vennbahn.
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