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Aachen Time Loops – cycling from the past to the future

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Aachen Time Loops – cycling from the past to the future

Cycling Collection by Städteregion Aachen

Aachen Time Loops – cycling from the past to the future

8 routes

22:03

325km

2,810m

As you circle the lake, dazzling blue in the sunlight, it's hard to imagine that it once looked completely different here. Where the lake now sparkles, open-pit lignite mining dominated the landscape. In the Aachen district, the region’s incredible transformation is waiting to be discovered. It’s not all about change, though – there are many places of interest that haven’t changed at all: from the medieval castle in Stolberg to the half-timbered idyll of Monschau.

In this Collection, we present the Aachen Zeitschleifen (Time Loops) – cycling routes that explore the past, present, and future of the Aachen district. ‘Er-fahre den Reiz der Veränderung’ is the motto – Experience the thrill of change. These are routes that bring the region’s structural, societal, and landscape transformation to life.

Each Time Loop tells its own story: of coal and copper, of vanished places, of freedom, water, and nature – and of how our region is constantly changing. At the rest and experience spots, created as part of the project, known as Zeitfenster (Time Windows), you’ll gain insights into the district’s cultural and natural heritage through interactive elements and information panels. The diverse landscapes also provide many unexpected discoveries.

Whether you're searching for traces of history, technical innovation, or natural beauty – the Aachen Time Loops provide a fascinating change of perspective and invite you to rediscover the region.

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1. Aachen Zeitschleife (Time Loop) – Black Gold

48.1km

03:18

310m

310m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Moderate

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Collection Stats

Activities

8

Distance

325 km

Duration

22:03 h

Elevation

2,810 m

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