Whether going for a walk and hiking with the family or being active as a couple, the Aachen Forest in the south of the city offers many opportunities with its numerous hiking trails. A detour to Belgium or the Netherlands is also easy via the Aachen Forest, as it extends across national borders. There are a total of six signposted forest hiking trails in varying lengths from just under 3 kilometers to over 5 kilometers. They are marked by a different color scheme.