Attractions in Aachen

Here, in addition to a great view, there is a really good snack and you can take the boat back to Rurberg.

When the dam was built at the beginning of the 20th century, the Urftsee became the largest European reservoir. The artificial lake lies completely in the national park Eifel, in …read more

If you come along the route, you do not really expect this part of moorland and heath .. and is positively überracht the changing appearance of the environment.

Lively bustle in old walls, a medieval cityscape with idyllic half-timbered houses, narrow streets and cobblestones.

The Vennbahnweg is a cross-border long-distance cycle route between Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg of approx. 130km.
It is the longest cross-border, contiguous cycle and hiking trail in Europe on disused …read more

The angel rock (Ley = rock) is located high above the Rurtal about 100 meters south of the Teufelsfelsen.
From here you have a breathtaking view of the Rur valley.

The rocks are quite imposing.

The 128 meter long and 24 meter high viaduct was not destroyed during World War II and is therefore preserved to this day - it offers a great view of the valley.

Here at the reservoir it is wonderfully quiet. In many places you have a beautiful view of the lake and the opposite side of the river.
The Perlenbachtalsperre is located …read more

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Created by the replenishment of an open pit residual hole of the former lignite mine "Zukunft", the approximately 100 hectare Blausteinsee is today the center of a leisure and recreation …read more

The three-country point located on the Vaalserberg. Did you know that it used to be a four-country point consisting of the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Neutral Moresnet.

The first of the many dams that we encounter on the Eifelsteig. From the small rest area above you have a beautiful view of the dam and lake. Unfortunately, the dam cannot be entered.

The short ascent to Ehrensteinley: along the Rur, through a picturesque forest, over stony paths. When the canopy clears, it's done! A fantastic view past the summit cross is the …read more

Interesting to see how the three countries present themselves at this triangle: Belgium with a sensibly placed and striking lookout tower, the Netherlands with more of a fairground charm and …read more

Worth a visit is the historic mustard mill in 1882. Between old millstones mustard is still produced by hand in a cold way. There are spicy varieties like emperor mustard, …read more

According to legend, Emperor Charlemagne is said to have lost his way on a hunting excursion from his nearby residence in Aachen in the High Fens and was forced to …read more

The hiking trail leads directly along the shore. Always great views of the Urft and the towering green mountains.

The Rur in the Eifel around Monschau is the most popular white water river in western Germany for canoeists, especially from the Aachen border region and the Cologne area, but …read more

Take the railbike to Sourbrodt. Nice leisure activities at the Kalterherberger Hauptbahnhof. With a trolley, today they are called rail bikes, you can go for 30 euros per trolley after …read more