A balanced mixture of forest, hedgerows and open landscape with charming views of deep valleys and high mountain peaks rewards the hiker for several ascents and descents. The longer climbs are rewarded with magnificent views, whether of the medieval town of Monschau at the start or across the Rur valley to Einruhr at the end of the hiking tour.

There are numerous places to stop for refreshments along the way, providing the best conditions for a good hike. After the start in Monschau, the Sonntagsley offers a magnificent view of the medieval town with its slate roofs, before continuing along the Höfener Heckenweg through the countryside into the Rur valley. After another ascent, the route follows the forest path above the Rur for a long time through mixed forest and past rocks. Here the Rur valley opens up in large arches as far as Einruhr.

If you like, you can treat yourself to a boat trip on the Rursee after the hike.

Highlights along the way:
- View from the Kierberg/Sonntagsley
- Hedgerow landscape in Höfen
- Rocks and trees along the Rur
- Teufelsley and Engelsley
- Perlenbachtalsperre
- Historic sawmillmill
- Uhusley
- Rur valley
- "Schöne Aussicht"
- Obersee
- Heilsteinbrunnen
- Rursee boat trip