Eifelsteig Partner hike - the Struffelt route

Medium

9,7 km

3:00 h

198 m

457 m

361 m

Round Tour

Regional hiking trail

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Startpoint

Filterwerk Roetgen Parking - Dreilägerbach Valley Dam

Destinationpoint

Filterwerk Roetgen Parking - Dreilägerbach Valley Dam

This loop takes you through the reservoir area of the Dreilägerbach Valley Dam. As you walk below the ridge of the Struffelt, elevated wooden footpaths ensure that you can cross the high moor of the Struffelt nature reserve without getting your feet wet.

Whatever kind of hiker you are, this hiking loop has a lot to offer. Some hikers may be more interested in the detailed information about the dam that the signs provide, while others come to enjoy the views of the many different landscapes that alternate along the loop.

Between Rott and Roetgen you reach the bare hilltop of Struffelt, at 450 m, known even on historical maps as a heath area jutting up from the midst of wooded surroundings. Many rare plants and animals live in this unique biotope. One such plant typical for the Struffelt is the purple moor grass or “pipe grass”, with its long stalk and purple-grey ears; in former times, pipe smokers used stalks of this grass as pipe cleaners, because the smooth stalks did not get stuck when pulled through a pipe. Atop the Struffelt ridge you will cross a spectacular high moor and nature reserve that remains accessible even in damp conditions thanks to its elevated wooden footpaths. The hike leads through the water supply area of the Dreilägerbach Valley Dam. Along the way, signs explain all the interesting features of the landscape around you. A new feature on this hike is the viewing platform where you can stop, rest, and take in an impressive view of the dam wall. At a length of approximately 10 km with mostly moderate changes in elevation and interesting sights to see, this loop is an ideal family hike.

Highlights on your route:

- Elevated wooden footpaths over the Struffelt High Moor nature reserve

- Viewing platform at Dreilägerbach Valley Dam

- Rakkesch Nature Monument

- Wild boar sanctuary

Map

Eifelsteig Partner hike - the Struffelt route

52159 Roetgen

Route

Details

Directions

Routing:

The Struffelt route is fully signed with its symbol. Signs with yellow tips indicate the way on the partner paths of the Eifelsteig.

Characteristics:

The hike includes light and moderate inclines, both up and down. There are only a few paved sections; for most of the hike, you will be on elevated wooden paths and uneven natural trails. At a length of just under 10 km and mostly moderate changes in elevation, this loop is an ideal family hike.

Safety Guidelines

Please stay on the designated paths.

Equipent

For this hike, we recommend waterproof hiking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Be sure to bring enough water and take a little food with you, and you’ll be all set!

Tip

After your hike, spoil yourself with a visit to the Roetgen wellness spa. (www.roetgentherme.de)

Getting There

To plan your individual trip by car, use our journey planner and enter “Filterwerk, 52159 Roetgen, Deutschland” as your destination.

Free parking is available 200 m from the starting point of the hike.

Parking

Parking at Filterwerk Roetgen - Dreilägerbach Valley Dam

Public Transit

Take bus line 68 to “Roetgen Dreilägerbachtalsperre”, the nearest bus stop to the hike’s starting point. For your full journey by public transport and fare information, see: www.avv.de

Literature

Eifelsteig - Aachen-Trier plus Partnerwege NRW 650km Qualitätswanderwege [Eifelsteig (Aachen-Trier) plus Nordrhein-Westfalen partner routes - 650 km of high-quality hiking trails] Publisher: Eifelverein Düren ISBN: 978-3-921805-76-3

Maps

Hiking map "Eifelsteig" (9,50 € + Porto) (www.eifel.info/prospektbestellung.htm). “Eifelsteig” hiking map from Aachen to Trier. Topographical recreational map at 1:50000 scale, format: 70 x 100, four-colour front and back. Publisher: Landesamt für Vermessung und Geobasisinformation Rheinland-Pfalz und Eifelverein e.V. ISBN: 978-3-89637-405-9