Best partially-paved trails in Aachen
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Explore the most popular partially paved trails near Aachen with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.7 (45)·Moderate·11.1 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic hike near Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The tour starts at the car park at Blauer Stein. The route follows forest paths in a northerly direction to the ruins of Wilhelmstein Castle. There is also an open-air theatre there and a restaurant. The route then continues through the southern Wurmtal nature reserve back to the starting point. Highlights of the tour: - To the Blue Stone - Paulinenwäldchen - Wiedbusch - Wilhelmstein Castle - Small pond landscapes - Refreshment stops...
- 4.5 (36)·Moderate·10.3 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrVaried 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.
- 3.6 (31)·Easy·3.5 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular city walk in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This 4.5 km route through Aachen's city centre offers the opportunity to combine sightseeing with shopping or a visit to a restaurant. A highlight of the tour is the city's landmark: Aachen Cathedral, which looks back on 1200 years of architectural history and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights of the tour: - Aachen Cathedral (also: Aachen Minster) - market square - Historic town hall - Elisengarten with classicist Elisenbrunnen...
- 4.4 (40)·Easy·5.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrBeautiful hiking trail on the Lousberg in North Rhine-Westphalia. In the north of Aachen, this route runs up the beautiful Lousberg, from whose summit a fantastic view over the surrounding area is possible. The way is easy to walk and suitable for families with children because of the short distance. Due to its location, the route is ideally suited as an excursion from Aachen. Highlights: - View from the Lousberg Forest Park - shady forest paths - short routing
- 4.3 (34)·Moderate·12.2 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrIdyllic and varied circular route near Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic circular route starts at the Diepenbenden dam and leads through a hilly landscape on beautiful forest paths via the Grindelweg in the direction of the Wolfsschlucht. This route can be walked all year round and is beautiful in all seasons. At the starting and ending point, the "Haus am See" invites you to have a cold beer or a bite to eat (note the opening times). Highlights: - Aachen Forest - Sources of the...
- 4.5 (25)·Moderate·11.6 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrExciting and scenic mountain bike and hiking tour near Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The tour leads directly into the beautiful, exciting Aachen Forest, where there are some ups and downs to climb. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views of the surrounding area - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes
- 4.5 (17)·Hard·14 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried 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
- 4.5 (8)·Hard·19.2 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis 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.
- 3.5 (12)·Moderate·15 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis route starts at Aachen's main railway station and leads to the hills and forests south of the city. The mountains mentioned in the name of the hike are the Elleterberg and the Königsberg. However, the peaks are not that high. On the way back, you pass the Kupferbach dam, a small lake. You then return to the centre of Aachen.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest partially paved trail in Aachen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest partially paved trail in Aachen is Eifelsteig [CLOSED]. This trail is estimated to be 309.8 km long.
Which partially paved trail has the most elevation gain in Aachen?
Aachen: With an ascent of 9,218 m, Eifelsteig [CLOSED] has the most elevation gain of all of the partially paved trails in the area. The next highest ascent for partially paved trails is Fahrradtour Aachen nach Düren via Belgien und Nationalpark Eifel [CLOSED] with 2,542 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult partially paved trail in Aachen?
The most popular and difficult partially paved trail in Aachen is Preuswald with a 4.5-star rating from 17 reviews.
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- Burg Orsbach
- Schneeberg
- Wurm
- Natur- und Sportfreunde e.V. Aachen
- Blick auf 2 Länder
- Das Bodenfenster
- Tatarenkopf
- Aachen Cathedral
- Garten Münsterplatz
- Lousberg-Terrasse
- Stauanlage Diepenbenden
- KuKuK e.V. - Kunst und Kultur im Köpfchen (ehemaliges deutsches Zollhaus)
- Grashaus
- Salvatorberg
- Preusberg
- Großer Monarch
- Nikolausquelle
- Rosenquelle
- Marienquelle
- Kaiserquelle