Best hard trails in Aachen

Varied hiking tour in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Aachen Preuswald district does not have the best reputation, but this route presents the area from a completely different angle. On beautiful forest paths, it goes over heights with beautiful views. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Great views of the surrounding area

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.

Stage 1 of the Mittelland Route. The first stage of the Mittelland Route leads from the cathedral city of Aachen, where you should definitely try the famous Printen biscuits, through the Hürtgenwald forest along the Ruhr to Heinbach. There are numerous places to stop for refreshments here, as well as the historic Hengebach Castle. After a refreshment stop, you can tackle the last 30 kilometres to the stage destination of Euskirchen. Highlights: - Aachen Printen bakery - Klauser Chapel -...

Border-crossing railway line cycle route from Aaachen to Troisvierges. This is one of the longest railway line cycle paths in Europe and runs through three countries - Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg. The cycle path runs along the former railway line between Aachen and Troisvierges. Most of the route is tarmac. Through St. Vith, the cycle route runs away from the railway line and along roads with little traffic. The scenery is definitely worth it. Overnight accommodation along the route is...

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...

RTF of the RSC Schwalbe 08 Eilendorf: Schwalbe-Tour Nordeifel This route follows the 150-kilometre route of the RSC Schwalbe Aachen RTF (cycle tour), a traditional organised cycling event. Designed exclusively for racing bikes, this tour represents a considerable endurance challenge. The route is almost entirely paved and takes cyclists from the imperial city of Aachen deep into the Eifel. Expect a very demanding, hilly profile with numerous steep climbs and fast descents. The difficulty is...

Varied, long cycle tour from Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia. If you are looking for a long and varied cycle route, you will find it here. From Aachen railway station, you cycle a route of almost 70 km, which can of course be completed in several stages. You cycle through the city, fields and meadows as well as protected forest areas. Highlights: - Varied, fun route