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Vennbahn Rail Trail

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Vennbahn Rail Trail

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  • Location: Raeren, Verviers, Liège, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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    September 20, 2019

    Hiking

    On the first Eifelsteig you walk on the closed down Vennbahntrasse on Belgian territory.
    The Vennbahntrasse was built in the Prussian era as an economic route between Aachen and Troisvierges (Belgium). After the Second World War, the Vennbahn was only partially in operation. From 1989, the last sections of the Vennbahn were finally shut down and dismantled. It was built in their place a bike and a hiking trail.
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    September 4, 2020

    Hiking

    The Venn -Bahn used to travel here, today the bike rides here. Because of its history, the Venn Bahn is Belgian, and left and right of it Germany. Near Roetgen, the Eifelsteig leads along the Venn Bahn for a good part.
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    March 8, 2025

    Hiking

    Crossing Belgium at its narrowest 😁
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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 470 m

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    Location: Raeren, Verviers, Liège, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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