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Städteregion Aachen

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Städteregion Aachen

The Top 13 Gorges in Städteregion Aachen

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 13

to choose from in Städteregion Aachen. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Städteregion Aachen.

Last updated: November 14, 2025

Ridge Trail above Perlenau

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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.

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Fuhrtsbach Valley

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Please keep dogs on a leash, even in good weather, pack a light waterproof, windproof jacket, sturdy shoes, even a small picnic, since there are only a few stops

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Rugged Rur River Valley

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For his 100th birthday gave the Eifelverein Monschau all hikers the "century way". He is the plant suitable for long-distance hikers as well as for walkers. It can be shortened …

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Kaiserfelsen (Emperor Rock)

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As in other places around the Hürtgenwald, you can also find such impressive sandstone rock formations, whose origin dates back millions of years. The rocks form a meter-high gorge, through which you drive right through.

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Erkensruhr Valley

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The valley of the Erkensruhr is a beautiful little valley near Einruhr, which is wonderful for hiking.

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Kellersberg Gorge

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A good bypass for the main street (Kellersberger road), which unfortunately has no bike path. Especially uphill direction Kellersberg drives here but much more relaxed!

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Brommersbach Valley

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The Brombach and the Brommersbach flow west of Dedenborn into the Rur.
The three spring streams originate west of Eicherscheid and flow from beech hedges through a still used pasture …

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Steep cliffs at the Rursee

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Cycling like in the Alps, cliffs directly on the Rursee - breathtaking-

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Iterbach Valley Near Kornelimünster

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The Iterbach is a natural river that flows into the Inde from the left at Kornelimünster in the Aachen city region.
The Iterbach rises in the Osthertogenwald, south of Raeren …

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Hesselbach Valley

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Nice, shady valley with a small stream

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Seilfertsief

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Sief (often also called Siefen, Seifen or Siepen) is a name for a narrow forest valley with a small trickle. The Seilfertsief is small but nice. It is located in the immediate vicinity of the beautiful Belgenbachtal.

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The Top 13 Gorges in Städteregion Aachen

Ridge Trail above Perlenau

Fuhrtsbach Valley

Rugged Rur River Valley

Kaiserfelsen (Emperor Rock)

Erkensruhr Valley

Kellersberg Gorge

Brommersbach Valley

Steep cliffs at the Rursee

Iterbach Valley Near Kornelimünster

Hesselbach Valley

Seilfertsief

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