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Städteregion Aachen

The best running trails in Städteregion Aachen

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Running in Städteregion Aachen is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Städteregion Aachen—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: November 12, 2025

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1. Push boundaries between Aachen and Heerlen – Forest paths, mountains and streams

35.6km

04:05

460m

540m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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4.8

(50)

446

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2. Trail Marker 14 – Wurm River in Wurmtal loop from Scherberg

9.46km

01:02

140m

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

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4.3

(6)

396

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3. Urft Dam – Rursee loop from Einruhr

44.5km

04:54

690m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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4.6

(36)

344

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4. Kupferbach Reservoir – Bridge Over the Gillesbach loop from Aachen Hauptbahnhof

13.2km

01:25

130m

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

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4.8

(40)

441

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5. Trail Marker 14 – Wurm River in the Wurmtal loop from Kämpchen

7.18km

00:48

90m

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

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351

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6. View of the Eifel Valley – Fields Near Lousberg loop from Aachen

10.1km

01:06

130m

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

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4.6

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7. Gut Hasselholz – View of Vaals and Steppenberg loop from Aachen Schanz

13.2km

01:26

190m

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

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8. Bridge Over the Gillesbach – Eselsweg at the Bever loop from Frankenberger Viertel

7.69km

00:50

80m

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

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9. Vennbahnweg – Vennbahnweg loop from Aachen Hauptbahnhof

17.3km

01:48

120m

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

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(17)

298

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10. Fields Near Lousberg – Rütscherstraße Football Field loop from Pontviertel

5.87km

00:38

70m

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

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The best running trails in Städteregion Aachen

1. Push boundaries between Aachen and Heerlen – Forest paths, mountains and streams

2. Trail Marker 14 – Wurm River in Wurmtal loop from Scherberg

3. Urft Dam – Rursee loop from Einruhr

4. Kupferbach Reservoir – Bridge Over the Gillesbach loop from Aachen Hauptbahnhof

5. Trail Marker 14 – Wurm River in the Wurmtal loop from Kämpchen

6. View of the Eifel Valley – Fields Near Lousberg loop from Aachen

7. Gut Hasselholz – View of Vaals and Steppenberg loop from Aachen Schanz

8. Bridge Over the Gillesbach – Eselsweg at the Bever loop from Frankenberger Viertel

9. Vennbahnweg – Vennbahnweg loop from Aachen Hauptbahnhof

10. Fields Near Lousberg – Rütscherstraße Football Field loop from Pontviertel

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