Eifel weekend

September 25-27

€310 per person

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Eifel weekend

The Eifel is a paradise for gravel riders who love variety, adventure, and nature. During this weekend, together with a guide, you will discover the most beautiful gravel routes around Monschau from our base in Elbershof, ranging from wide forest paths to challenging climbs over rough terrain. Every kilometer feels like a new adventure, allowing you to completely escape the daily routine. Along the way, CYCLOsportive provides sports nutrition from partner Maurten, so you can fully focus on riding and enjoying the surroundings. The relaxed atmosphere within the group makes it easy to meet new people and experience special moments together. From comfortable, bike-friendly accommodation where everything revolves around rest, recovery, and taking care of everything, you depart every day for a new ride full of experiences, freedom, and the true gravel feeling.

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About the journey

During this gravel weekend, the focus is not only on cycling, but above all on the complete experience of being on the road together in nature. The routes take you through volcanic landscapes, vast forests, and hidden gravel roads where tranquility and adventure come together. Thanks to the guidance of a guide, you won't have to worry about a thing and can fully immerse yourself in the rhythm of the day. On a bed and breakfast basis, you will stay in comfortable, bike-friendly accommodation where recovery and relaxation take center stage. Along the way, there is time for coffee, stories, and enjoying the surroundings, while the sporting challenge always remains present. This weekend combines adventure, camaraderie, and sporting satisfaction into an experience that will resonate long after.

For all our trips we indicate which level of cyclist the trip is suitable for.
The journey can be given 1, 2, 3 or 4 mountains to indicate how difficult the journey is. 

What does the journey look like?

  • 2 nights
  • breakfast
  • guidance by a guide
  • Maurten sports nutrition
  • lunch
  • dinner
  • drink
  • transport

We will be staying at Elbershof Monschau with the group on a bed and breakfast basis. We have several apartments at our disposal at the accommodation, all equipped with single beds.

Day 1
Arrival + introduction
35 km · ~700 m elevation gain · approx. 2–2.5 hours driving
Monschau Tour Walk
Departure Monschau center → Hohen Venn plateau (gravel paths)
Along Rursee lake → Einruhr → forest canals back
Relaxed introductory ride, few elevation changes, ideal after the ride from the Netherlands.

Day 2
Big Day — Eifel Klassiker
80–100 km · ~1,600 m elevation gain · approx. 5–6.5 hours
Monschau – Hohe Acht Loop (90 km variant)
Monschau → Eifel National Park (Schleidingen, Gemünd)
Rurtalsperre dam → Bird sanctuary → Sistig forest routes
Hohe Acht (747m, highest point Eifel) → panoramic descent
Rücken along Ahr origin → return Monschau via Simmerath

Day 3
Final Ride — Venn Route
80 km · ~900 m elevation gain · approx. 4.5–5 hours
Hohes Venn Gravel Circuit
Monschau → Belgian border → Hautes Fagnes marsh plateau
Signal de Botrange (694m, highest point in Belgium) → fast gravel paths
Eupen Lake → Roetgen → quiet forest roads back to Monschau
More horizontal, fantastic open landscape, good for the legs

The Eifel is a paradise for gravel riders who love variety, adventure, and nature.

Can the Eifel weekend also be booked on another date?

Yes, in the period from May to September, we also offer this weekend as a tailor-made option for cycling groups (minimum 4, maximum 10 people).

What level are the trips suitable for?

The trips are suitable for sporty cyclists who enjoy spending long days on the bike. Thanks to guidance and various route options, both experienced recreational cyclists and avid road racers are welcome.

Are the trips fully taken care of?

Yes. CYCLOsportive takes as much of the organization off your hands as possible so that participants can fully enjoy the experience. Depending on the type of trip, guidance, sports nutrition, bike transport, mechanical support, and accommodations are included, among other things. Read carefully what is stated under the headings included and excluded.

Can I book alone?

Certainly. Many participants travel individually and join like-minded cyclists with the same passion for road cycling, gravel, and adventure.

How big are the groups?

CYCLOsportive deliberately chooses small groups to ensure personal attention, quality, and a premium experience. Therefore, the groups consist of a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 15 people.

Why choose CYCLOsportive?

CYCLOsportive combines sporting quality with complete peace of mind. The trips are designed for cyclists who want to make the most of their precious free time, without having to worry about logistics, routes, or organization.

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Sports medical certificate

It is not mandatory, but it is wise to have a medical certificate signed at a Sports Medical Center. A sports medical examination costs money, but it is oh so important to know whether you can participate in this grueling journey in a healthy way. You will be fully or partially reimbursed for such an examination through the supplementary insurance of many insurance companies. To make it easy for you, To create this, CYCLOsportive has entered into partnerships with various Sports Medical Centers in the Netherlands. Click on the button to see which parties we work with and where you can have the medical certificate signed.