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: October 5, 2025

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

35.6km

04:05

460m

540m

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

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2. Farmer's Wife and Devil – Fields Near Lousberg loop from Rütsch

9.44km

01:01

150m

140m

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

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

13.2km

01:25

130m

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

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4. Urft Dam – Rursee loop from Einruhr

42.8km

04:45

730m

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

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4.8

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

7.18km

00:48

90m

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

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4.6

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

13.2km

01:26

190m

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

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

10.1km

01:06

130m

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

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8. Vennbahnweg – Vennbahnweg loop from Aachen Hauptbahnhof

17.3km

01:48

120m

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

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

7.69km

00:50

80m

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

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10. View of Blausteinsee – Running Trail at Blausteinsee loop from Hehlrath

6.79km

00:43

40m

Intermediate 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. Farmer's Wife and Devil – Fields Near Lousberg loop from Rütsch

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

4. Urft Dam – Rursee loop from Einruhr

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

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

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

8. Vennbahnweg – Vennbahnweg loop from Aachen Hauptbahnhof

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

10. View of Blausteinsee – Running Trail at Blausteinsee loop from Hehlrath

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