Best camping trails in Aachen

This route is stage 1 of the Eifelsteig, a premium long-distance trail through the Eifel region. This specific section starts in the historic center of Kornelimünster near Aachen and ends in Roetgen. The path leads from the picturesque Korneliusmarkt past the impressive Itertal Viaduct up onto the first Eifel ridges. A scenic highlight is the Struffelt Heide nature reserve, an idyllic high moor traversed via narrow wooden boardwalks. Hikers also pass the viewing platform at the Dreilägerbach...

Varied nature excursion in Aachen. You start at the car park at the Waldschenke on Lütticher Straße, but you can also begin the hike at any other point. The route leads along old road connections, borders and medieval goods transport, through forests and across meadows. The Aachener Landgraben used to be the outer border of the Aachen Empire, and its course along the Belgian border is still clearly recognisable today. You should plan 2 to 3 hours for the tour.

This route starts in the town of Schmithof. It explores the forest area to the south, which includes the Raerenerwald and Münsterwald forests, all of which are part of the North Eifel Nature Park. The trail also leads to the outskirts of Roetgen and Rott, but not into the town centre. Streams flow through the forest, providing a beautiful backdrop.

Scenic cycle tour from Aachen to Gottestal, North Rhine-Westphalia.

This cross-border and diverse point-to-point hike connects the imperial city of Aachen with the picturesque Dutch town of Valkenburg aan de Geul. The trail explores the gently rolling hills of the border triangle, following a mixture of historic city paths, quiet field tracks through the Limburg hills, and idyllic trails along the Geul River. A central highlight is the border crossing near Vaals, the expansive views over the "Dutch Alps," and the arrival in vibrant Valkenburg with its famous...

The Eifelsteig is a premium long-distance hiking trail stretching 313 km (194.5 miles) from Aachen to Trier, typically completed in 15 daily stages through the diverse landscapes of the Eifel region. The route guides hikers through the high moors of the High Fens, the volcanic craters of the Volcanic Eifel, and the striking red sandstone cliffs near the Mosel River. Most travelers complete the trek from north to south, following a well-designed path that highlights the natural harmony between...

Accessible by bus and train. Accommodation and refreshment stops.