First, the route follows the northern bank of the picturesque Oleftalsperre dam, passing the bird of prey station and the game reserve in Hellenthal . Through the charming landscape of the Perlenbach and Fuhrtsbachtal valleys, whose meadows turn into magnificent carpets of flowers in spring, the route continues via Kalterherberg to the cloth-making town of Monschau, where the old town with its half-timbered facades invites you to linger. The route follows the Rur through the tranquil Rur valley to the impressive lake landscape of the Rur and Obersee lakes. Imposing, towering slate cliffs accompany the Rur at this point before it flows into Germany's second largest reservoir in terms of volume - the Rursee. In Einruhr, the destination of the stage, you can end the day with a leisurely boat trip across the Eifel lake district or take advantage of the wide range of recreational and leisure facilities.

Highlights along the route:

• Oleftalsperre
• Rur valley
• Historic old town of Monschau
• Lake Rur
• Einruhr healing stone house