Hiking in Aachen combines nature and history . Regardless of whether you choose a short hike in the city or an extended tour in the surrounding area, hiking in Aachen and its surroundings promises the perfect balance between nature and cultural discoveries . The region offers a wealth of hiking trails for adventurers of all levels.
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Hiking in and around Aachen
Hiking trails in the Aachen area
The white path
The white path leads from the Lousberg in Aachen to the Nullander Berg in Kerkrade. On this route you can discover a lot, from Tivoli to great viewpoints such as the Amstelbach terrace. What is special here is the border crossing into the Netherlands , which takes place over a bridge that is intended to represent the connection between the Euregio Meuse-Rhine.
Worm Valley
-maintained hiking trails stretch along the Wurmtal , leading through a variety of flora and fauna. From historic mills, tunnels and a quarry to picturesque villages, there is a lot to see along the way. Wilhelmstein Castle and Rode Castle can also be explored in Wurmtal.
Border routes
The border route begins in Raeren, and runs along the German-Belgian border to Orsbach . The route follows the Iterbach to Sief and then leads to Brandenburg Castle. It also goes through the Dreiländerwald and Vaals until Orsbach Castle is reached 30 kilometers
Wilderness trail
With the wilderness trail you have the opportunity to discover Eifel National Park The route is divided into four stages between 18 and 25 kilometers and begins in Monschau-Höfen . From there the path leads past the Rursee , the Schliebach Valley and other fascinating places until you finally reach Hürtgenwald-Zerkall
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