Best moderate 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.

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

Panoramic loop in the Aachenswald forest near Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic loop starts near the German-Dutch border and leads up to the Kronprinzenrast - a telecommunications tower formerly used by the Belgian military. The trail returns to the starting point of the tour on beautiful (and somewhat adventurous) forest paths. There is a car park at the cemetery and the bus also runs to the starting point. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Kronprinzenrast

Beautiful loop near Preuswald in North Rhine-Westphalia. It goes through shady forest, up the Brandenberg, Steineknipp and Klausberg, to benches and along idyllic ponds. It is not only possible to stop for a bite to eat at the Entenpfuhl estate, but also play mini golf. Car parking is available here. Highlights: - Entenpfuhl Estate - Barrows - Pelzer Tower ruins

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

This route begins at Aachen Central Station and heads 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. Then it goes back to the center of Aachen.

Nice hike in Horbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. Field hike around the village of Horbach near Aachen. The start is the parking lot at the cemetery. Refreshments are available in the center of Horbach. Highlights of the tour: - Idyllic natural landscapes - Nice prospects - Interesting local flora and fauna