Best forest 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...

Promising hike near Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The starting point of the tour is at the parking lot at the Blue Stone. Follow forest paths in a northerly direction to the Wilhelmstein Castle ruins. There is also an open-air stage and a restaurant. It then continues through the southern Wurmtal nature reserve back to the starting point. Highlights of the tour: - To the Blue Stone - Pauline Grove - Wiebusch - Wilhelmstein Castle - Small pond landscapes - Refreshments available

Diverse nature excursion in Aachen. You start at the parking lot at the Waldschenke on Lütticher Straße, but you can also start the hike at any other point. The route leads along old road connections, borders and medieval freight traffic, through forests and over meadows. The Aachener Landgraben used to be the outer border of the Aachen Empire, its course along the Belgian border can still be seen today. You should plan 2 to 3 hours for the tour.

Beautiful hiking trail on the Lousberg in North Rhine-Westphalia. In the north of Aachen, this route runs up to the beautiful Lousberg, from which a beautiful 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

Idyllic and varied loop near Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic loop starts at the Diepenbenden dam and leads through a hilly landscape on beautiful forest paths via the Grindelweg toward 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 worm - Dam Diepenbenden - Old...

Exciting and promising mountain bike and hiking tour near Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The tour leads straight into the beautiful, exciting Aachen Forest, where there are some ups and downs to climb. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views of the area - Local flora and fauna - Pretty natural landscapes

Diverse 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 perspective. 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 area

Popular loop trail near Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The forest trail "Schwarz" (trail 5) starts at Monschauer Strasse/Brueckchenweg. The route leads past the pioneer spring and around the Elleterberg. Overall, the loop trail is classified as easy, but there are also some sections with a downhill gradient of around 9%. Highlights of the route: - Elleterberg - Pioneer source - playground - beautiful forest trails

Family-friendly loop to the Siebenwegen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The parking lot at Forsthaus Linzenshäuschen is the starting and finishing point of the hike. The beautiful forest loop leads along idyllic forest paths to the "Siebenwege" refuge. After a short climb, there is a great view. Highlights: - idyllic forest - Quiet paths - seven-way trail