Best river trails in Aachen
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Explore the most popular river 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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- 4.5 (133)·Moderate·14.3 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis 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...
- 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...
- 4.4 (33)·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 (24)·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
- 4.3 (11)·Moderate·9.8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrBeautiful hike in Horbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. Field walk around the village of Horbach near Aachen. Start is the car park at the cemetery. Refreshments are available in the centre of Horbach. Highlights of the tour: - Idyllic natural landscapes - Beautiful views - Interesting local flora and fauna
- 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.
- 4.1 (21)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrIdyllic and scenic hiking trail in Haaren near Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The hike brings some variety to Haaren. Across fields, meadows and some woodland, there is never a dull moment. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views of the Haarberg - Local flora and fauna - Pretty natural landscapes
- 4.6 (9)·Hard·125.4 km·Est. 24 hr+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...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Aachen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Aachen is Mittelland-Route (D-Route 4, Radfernweg). This trail is estimated to be 1,071.3 km long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Aachen?
Aachen: With an ascent of 18,910 m, Mittelland-Route (D-Route 4, Radfernweg) has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Eifelsteig [CLOSED] with 9,218 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Aachen?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Aachen is Schmithof - Roetgen - Rott with a 4.5-star rating from 8 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
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