Best road biking trails in Aachen
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Explore the most popular road biking 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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- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·70 km·Est. 16–17.5 hrThe Mergelland-Permanente organised by RSC Schwalbe 08 Eilendorf is a circular tour that is ideal for racing bikes. The Mergelland is a hilly landscape in the south of Limburg, the southernmost province of the Netherlands. Mergelland route: 71 km The starting and finishing point is Konditorei Petersohn - Roermonderstraße 533, 52072 Aachen-Richterich. The patisserie is open from Wednesday to Sunday and on public holidays from 8:00 to 17:00. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays! This permanent is...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·72.4 km·Est. 16.5–18.5 hrThe Vennbahn-Route is a permanent route of the RSC Schwalbe 08 Eilendorf and is a cycle route on the route of the former railway line between Aachen and Luxembourg. Vennbahn route: 72 km Start and finish is the bft petrol station - Von-Coels-Straße 137, 52080 Aachen-Eilendorf. The petrol station is open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on weekdays and from 8:00 a.m. at weekends. This permanent petrol station is only active during the RTF season!
- 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...
- Hard·146 km·Est. 24 hr+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...
- Moderate·220.2 km·Est. 24 hr+Great long-distance tour in the Eifel from Aachen to Trier, North Rhine-Westphalia. Discover the beauty and diversity of the Eifel by bike on over 200 kilometres. With this great mix of forests, lakes, beautiful towns, castles and much more, there is definitely no room for boredom. Apart from one climb right at the start, the route is easy to cycle. Due to its length, it makes sense to complete the tour in several stages. There are nice camping and refreshment stops along the...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest road biking trail in Aachen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest road biking trail in Aachen is Eifel bike tour: Aachen - Trier [CLOSED]. This trail is estimated to be 220.2 km long.
Which road biking trail has the most elevation gain in Aachen?
Aachen: With an ascent of 3,874 m, Eifel bike tour: Aachen - Trier [CLOSED] has the most elevation gain of all of the road biking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for road biking trails is RTF of the RSC Schwalbe Aachen - 150km Route with 2,339 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult road biking trail in Aachen?
The most popular and difficult road biking trail in Aachen is Vennbahn Cycle Path [CLOSED] with a 4.6-star rating from 9 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
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- Grashaus
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- Preusberg
- Großer Monarch
- Nikolausquelle
- Rosenquelle
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