Hiking, cycling and day trips: ideas for your stay.
The Obermaubach reservoir in the Rur valley is a popular destination close to the hotel. The marked loop trail (no. 43) goes all the way around the lake. You will also find viewing terraces along the Dammkronenstraße, boat trips, a forest playground, a nature trail about forest and water, and the highest fish ladder in North Rhine-Westphalia at the dam. Restaurants and cafés are close by.
The RurUfer cycle route follows the river Rur from its source in the Hohes Venn (Belgium) through Germany to where it joins the Maas at Roermond (Netherlands). The hotel lies in the Rur valley and makes a good stop for stages along the river.
A popular, romantic Christmas market at Merode Castle in Langerwehe. It takes place during Advent; please check dates and admission with the organiser.
The well-known theme park in Brühl is a day out for the whole family. Opening hours and tickets are on the park's website.
The weather-independent family park at Bubenheim Castle near Nörvenich has indoor and outdoor areas: adventure playground, adventure golf, play halls, climbing, slides, water play, trampolines and a go-kart track. In winter (7 November 2026 to 6 January 2027) it is open at weekends and during the Christmas holidays from 10 am to 6 pm, and closed on 24, 25 and 26 December and on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Subject to change, so please check the website beforehand.
Paragliders can take off in Obermaubach, close to the hotel, and fly over the reservoir and the Rur valley. Flying is permitted from 1 April to 1 October. And don't forget to say hello to @skypilottalata!
This pool and spa resort in Kreuzau offers a leisure pool with a wave pool under a glass dome, a large sauna area with sauna gardens, massages and the RurOase restaurant with a beer garden right on the RurUfer cycle path. Ideal on rainy days too. Opening times and prices are on the website.
In the climbing forest near Hürtgenwald-Raffelsbrand, rope courses lead high through the treetops, finishing with a zipline. Great fun for families, friends and groups. Opening times and booking are on the website.
The Motor-Sport-Club Kleinhau e.V. runs its own motocross and enduro track in Hürtgenwald-Kleinhau. On selected dates there are public training sessions (register on site at the clubhouse) and races such as the TeamEnduroCross. Click “More info” to watch our video from the track on Instagram. Current dates are on the club's website: msc-kleinhau.com
This open-air electronic music festival (drum & bass, techno, psytrance, trance) takes place every year on the last weekend of August at the Dürener Badesee – in 2027 from 27 to 29 August. Entry from 18 with photo ID; tickets are sold in the official shop. After the festival, a quiet room by the lake awaits you here.