In the midsummer, it’s time for us gravelers to head into the forest! That’s why we’ll be heading into the Hochwald forest on 19.07.25 with the second edition of the Karl Social Gravel Rides project for 2025.
Chief Scout Vera has once again worked out two wonderful routes for us.
We will start together at 10:00 am in Ruwer at the starting point of the Ruwer-Hochwald cycle path: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zepkexsTiiinoWHAA
The key data of the two routes:
Short: approx. 74km with 1300 metres in altitude (Track here: https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/2349571331)
Long: approx. 96km with 1800 metres in altitude (Track here: https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/2349572274)
Both routes will pass through the “Kleine Drohn” valley. Only the long route will make an extra loop via Thalfang, where there will also be ample opportunity for refreshments.
In addition, the long route leads via Rascheid to the “National Park View” tower with a vending machine with drinks and snacks.
We recommend that participants on the short route take sufficient supplies with them or alternatively make a detour via Reinsfeld for supplies.
If you are staying for dinner after the ride, please let us know by 15.07.25 via the contact form so that we can plan the number of seats: https://projekt-karl.de/index.php/contact/
We will reserve a table for 18:00 at https://www.bella-italia-ruwer.de/.
You can park in Ruwer in the free car park ‘An der Hüsterwiese’ – opposite the starting point.
We are already looking forward to 19 July and wish you good gravel under your tyres at all times!