Ruf des Venns
Facilities & details
Amenities and on-site features reported for Ruf des Venns.
Know before you go
Practical things to prepare for a trip to Ruf des Venns.
- No drinking water on site — bring enough for your whole stay.
- Campfires aren't permitted — bring a camping stove for cooking.
- This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.
- Reserve ahead — this campground requires a booking.
- Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.
Location
Where Ruf des Venns sits on the map and how to get there.
Nearby cities & towns
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What’s nearby
Shops, drinking water, fuel and attractions within reach of the site.
🏞️ Attractions


The Steling is a mountain 658.3 m above sea level (NN) on the High Fens plateau. The German-Belgian border runs 60 meters from the mountaintop. The closest borderpoint near the summit is also the highest point in the municipal region of Aachen.

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Der Ehrensteinsley ist eine 507 m ü. NHN hohe Erhebung auf der Gemarkung von Monschau, einer Stadt in der Städteregion Aachen in Nordrhein-Westfalen. Die Erhebung liegt westlich des Stadtzentrums und nördlich der Rur. Die Erhebung ist Bestandteil des Naturschutzgebietes Oberes Rurtal mit den Felsbildungen der Ehrensteinley.

🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Konsum Am Eifelsteig
- Birgits Lädchen
- Lux Center Svetlana
⛽ Fuel
Total
bft
- LPG-Tankstelle
🍽️ Food & drink
- Nassenhof
- Stüvje
- Laufenbach-Stuben
➕ Medical
- Britta Scheibe-Schmidt
- Fachärztin für Orthopädie
- Augenarzt G. Altmann
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Showers
- Besucherzentrum Eupen Wesertalsperre
🎾 Sports
- Mountainbikeschule macHartmann
- Basketball
- Modellfluggruppe KRANICH 70
🏧 ATM & bank
- ATM
- Sparkasse Aachen
Weather
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Best time to visit
Typical monthly temperature and rainfall at Ruf des Venns.
Good to know
Quick answers to common questions about Ruf des Venns.
How much does it cost to camp at Ruf des Venns?
The posted price is 15.00 EUR.
Do I need to book ahead for Ruf des Venns?
Yes, a reservation is required. You can check availability on the official website.
Can I bring an RV or caravan to Ruf des Venns?
No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.
Can I pitch a tent at Ruf des Venns?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Are campfires allowed at Ruf des Venns?
No, campfires are not allowed.
Is there drinking water at Ruf des Venns?
No — bring your own drinking water.
Are showers available at Ruf des Venns?
No, showers are not available.
Who runs Ruf des Venns?
Ruf des Venns is operated by Naturpark Nordeifel e.V..
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