Best river trails in Roetgen

For many, the winter run near Aachen is an integral part of the pre-Christmas period. This is the route of the iconic, challenging and beautiful 18-kilometer run.

This route is stage 2 of the Eifelsteig, a long-distance trail through North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate. This specific section starts in Roetgen and ends in Monschau. The path leads from the Gateway to the High Fens across the Belgian border and through the unique high moor landscape of the High Fens. Hikers follow the historical Vennbahn railway line through spruce forests and open heathlands before descending into the narrow Rur Valley to the medieval cloth-making town of...

Relaxing loops in the High Fens-Eifel Nature Park. The start is at the bus stop "Petergensfeld Zoll". From the small village, the route then leads into the surrounding forests and to the edge of the Kutenhart Fens. Breathe in the fresh air in the heath-like landscape and forget everyday life. There are refreshment stops in the village. Highlights: - beautiful views - Thermal baths in Roetgen

Segment 5 of the StauSeeSteig runs through the Hertogenwald Forest. This is segment 5 of the StauSeeSteig, the last stage runs from Roetgen (D) to the train station of Limburg (B). The route runs through the Hertogenwald Forest, a substantial forest in which the Wesertalsperre reservoir and the Lac de la Gileppe lake are on the route. The StauSeeSteig is an impressive long-distance hike plotted by the Dutch Mountain Film Festival. The hike is centered on seven German and Belgian...

This route starts at a hiking car park in Roetgen, the village with the slogan "Gateway to the Eifel". The car park at the Eupen reservoir is also a good starting point. This part of the Eifel is easily accessible for tourists: There are many (busy) federal roads in the direction of Monschau and Rurstausee. This route tries to avoid such roads. This is largely made possible by the asphalt cycle path, which has been open since May 2011, over the old track bed from Roetgen to Lammersdorf. The...