From coal to natural treasures – hiking in the Aachen Region

This varied hike along the Wurm between Aachen and Herzogenrath combines nature and culture. From the main train station in Aachen, you first go through the historic old town with the magnificent cathedral. You shouldn't miss a look at the artistic interior. Past the Stadtgarten, the tour takes you out… read more

On this slightly hilly circular hike, discover the unspoilt Wurmtal valley outside the gates of Würselen and walk in the footsteps of Napoleon. From the Teuterhof bus stop, it's very close to the Wurm, on the banks of which the Adamsmühle stands. The water from the Wurm once ran 45 mills, for example… read more

In a gentle up and down, this circular hike takes you to special highlights in the picturesque Wurmtal near Würselen. Starting at the Teuterhof bus stop, you walk to the ten meter high heap of lime from the remains of the former soda factory. Huge white stone eggs lie along the way - not a dinosaur nest… read more

The former Gouley mines in Morsbach and Alte Teut in Schweilbach are the focus of this easy circular hike. They have been shut down for half a century, but have left unmistakable traces in the landscape. The Gouley mine was even the most successful in the region at times, employing over 3,200 workers… read more

On this round tour you will discover the traces and history of mining in the part of the Wurmtal south of Herzogenrath. From the valley, access to the coal deposits was made possible by tunnels and shafts. You start at the Wilhelmstein bus stop at the castle of the same name. Before or after your hike… read more

On this circular hike you will discover the different faces of the beautiful border region near Herzogenrath. In 1815 the Wurm became the border between Germany and the Netherlands, but before that this area had been divided among different dynasties for over 800 years. Head south from Herzogenrath train… read more

This circular hike, which starts at Herzogenrath Alt-Merkstein train station, runs through the wild meadow landscape of the Wurm directly on the German-Dutch border. After a visit to the Church of St. Willibrordus, it's off into the countryside. You pass the nature park Worm-Wildnis and then hike on… read more

This cross-border circular hike takes you through the beautiful river landscape of the Wurm, on the banks of which various boards provide information about the Wurm floodplain, its history and its inhabitants. From the Haus Wurm bus stop in Herzogenrath, you first make a detour to the Baalsbrugger mill… read more

On this tour you are on the trail of a legend: according to legend, the members of the gang of goat riders flew around on the backs of billy goats and went on a foray in the 18th century. You're going to dizzy heights, even without the flying billy goats. You start at the Herzogenrath August-Schmidt… read more

Red cabbage meets hard cabbage - forests, hedgerows, pastures and red cabbage fields accompany you on this circular hike as well as imposing heaps, witnesses of the former coal mining. Starting at the Dammstraße bus stop, you go to the Herzogenrather Weiher. Then you dive into the picturesque alluvial… read more

Narrow paths through dense green, sparkling waters and many animals await you on the Alsdorf wilderness tour. It starts at the nature and leisure area Alsdorfer Weiher. There is a lot to discover here: Swing on the playground equipment with your offspring, paddle across the pond, visit the zoo or try… read more

On this family hike around the Blausteinsee, experience the change from an opencast mine to a wonderful local recreation area for young and old. Information boards along the circular route tell you about the history of the origins and other exciting features of the body of water. The WasserWeg Blausteinsee… read more

On this hike from Herzogenrath to Alsdorf you embark on a journey through time, as you hike from the Middle Ages through the present to the future. From the train station you first go to the center of Herzogenrath, where Rode Castle and the remains of the city wall, witnesses from the Middle Ages await… read more

This circular hike is perfect as a family outing, as it leads through the CarlAlexanderPark with its many highlights for young and old. Starting at the CAP Landschaftsader bus stop, walk to the Bergfoyer, the central information point in CarlAlexanderPark. This is where the ascent to the mountain plateau… read more

This short and flat tour around the Herzogenrather Weiher is also ideal for people with disabilities or parents with prams due to its accessibility. You start at the Dammstraße bus stop or at the Bergerstraße car park. There is a touch panel with the route, which also enables visually impaired and blind… read more