Attractions in Aachen

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

When the dam was built at the beginning of the 20th century, the Urftsee was the largest European reservoir at the time. The reservoir is located entirely in the Eifel … read more

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

Wonderful view of the fen landscape that stretches out on both sides. Pure nature to enjoy. In addition to the Mützenicher Fens and the Walloon Fens near Botrange, one of … read more

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.

The viaduct is a relic of the former railway line from Aachen to Troisvièrges in Luxembourg. Today the Vennbahnweg route is a long-distance cycle route.

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 tri-border region (Drielandenpunt) is where Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands meet. It is also the highest point in the Netherlands (323 meters). An observation tower at the top gives an unobstructed view of the 3 countries.

The first of the many dam walls 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 wall cannot be entered.

A very beautiful, demanding, easy mountain hiking trail. The section is really rocky and riddled with roots. Surefootedness is required. Almost like in the high mountains. Beautiful.

A particularly beautiful piece of root path, which is easy to manage with sturdy shoes.

Here you are not alone, you will definitely meet fellow cyclists who want to climb the highest peak in the Netherlands.

If you do not know that there is a small lake, you can easily walk past it.

The short ascent to the 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 … read more

This vantage point is also called the "Venice view".

Very nice river landscape with the big rocks in the river bed. In spring the water rushes along between the rocks. The Rur is still really untamed here! I also … read more

The Paulushofdamm separates the Obersee from the Rursee. From here you can hike or cycle left on the Rursee in the direction of the Schwammenauel dam or right on the Urftseerandweg to the Urftsee dam.

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 Teufelsfelsen (Ley = rock) is about 100 meters north of the Engelsfelsen high above the Rur valley with a great view.

The Dreiländerpunkt consists of a stone on which the country abbreviations are written. Lines on the ground indicate the angle at which each country extends.