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·43.5 mi·Est. 16–17.5 hrThe Mergelland-Permanente of the RSC Schwalbe 08 Eilendorf is an ideal round trip 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 point and destination is the Petersohn pastry shop - Roermonderstraße 533, 52072 Aachen-Richterich. The pastry shop is open from Wednesday to Sunday and on public holidays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays! This permanent is...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·45 mi·Est. 16.5–18.5 hrThe Vennbahn route is a permanent one 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 The starting point and destination is the bft petrol station - Von-Coels-Straße 137, 52080 Aachen-Eilendorf. The petrol station is open on working days from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and on weekends from 8:00 a.m. This permanent is only active in the RTF season!
- 4.6 (9)·Hard·77.9 mi·Est. 24 hr+Border-crossing railroad line cycle route from Aaachen to Troisvierges. This is one of the longest railroad line cycle paths in Europe and runs through three countries - Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg. The cycle path runs along the former railroad line between Aachen and Troisvierges. Most of the route is asphalted. Through St. Vith, the cycle path runs away from the railroad line on roads with little traffic. The scenery is definitely worth it. Overnight accommodation along the route is...
- Hard·90.7 mi·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 (cycling tour), a traditional organized 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...
- Moderate·136.8 mi·Est. 24 hr+Great long-distance tour in the Eifel from Aachen to Trier, North Rhine-Westphalia. On more than 200 kilometers, you can discover the beauty and versatility of the Eifel by bike. With this great mix of forest, lakes, beautiful cities, castles and many more, there is definitely no room for boredom. Except for a climb right at the beginning, the route is easy to cycle. Due to the length, it makes sense to complete the tour in several stages. There are nice camping opportunities and places to...
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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 136.8 mi long.
Which road biking trail has the most elevation gain in Aachen?
Aachen: With an ascent of 12,709 ft, 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 7,673 ft 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
- KuKuK e.V. - Kunst und Kultur im Köpfchen (ehemaliges deutsches Zollhaus)
- Grashaus
- Salvatorberg
- Preusberg
- Großer Monarch
- Nikolausquelle
- Rosenquelle
- Marienquelle
- Kaiserquelle