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·6.9 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPromising 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
- 4.5 (36)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrDiverse 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.
- 3.6 (31)·Easy·2.2 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular city walk in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This approximately 4.5 km long route through the city center of Aachen offers the opportunity to combine sightseeing with shopping or visiting restaurants. A highlight of the tour is the city's landmark: the Aachen Cathedral, which looks back on 1200 years of building history and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights of the tour: - Aachen Cathedral (also: Aachen Minster) - Marketplace - historical town hall - Elisengarten with...
- 4.4 (40)·Easy·3.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrBeautiful 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
- 4.4 (33)·Moderate·7.6 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrIdyllic 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...
- 4.5 (17)·Hard·8.7 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrDiverse 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
- 4.5 (24)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrExciting 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
- 3.5 (12)·Moderate·9.3 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis 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.
- 4.3 (11)·Moderate·6.1 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrNice 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
- 4.5 (8)·Hard·11.9 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis route starts in the town of Schmithof. She explores the forest area in the south, which includes the Raerenerwald and the Münsterwald, all of which belong to the North Eifel Nature Park. The path also leads to the outskirts of Roetgen and Rott, but not to the center of the city. Streams flow through the forest, making for a beautiful backdrop.
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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 192.5 mi long.
Which partially paved trail has the most elevation gain in Aachen?
Aachen: With an ascent of 30,242 ft, 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 8,339 ft 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