アルデンホーフェンの天然記念物・トップ20

The Wurm River, largely in its natural state, exhibits an impressive flow dynamic that is unparalleled nationwide. Driven by the force of the flowing water, the river's course is constantly changing, creating new channels, gravel bars, eroding banks, abandoned riverbeds, and new floodplain forests. The abundance of food in the Wurm's gravel and sand deposits makes the river particularly attractive to certain, sometimes rare, bird species. For example, the rare kingfisher finds ideal nesting opportunities in the eroded banks of the Wurm. Beavers have also returned to the Wurm in recent years.

The Wurmtal - a great local recreation area

Beautiful to see how the river meanders through the landscape.

The cycle path between Randerath and Rimburg is paved throughout. This section is often heavily soiled.

Beautiful Nordic tour through Wurmtal in Aachen. Also suitable for cyclists and strollers. There are also bridle paths and mountain bike trails from the hiking trails

At least today the water didn't look particularly good. While other lakes, ponds and rivers are clear, the Orchelsweiher is filled with brown water.

The Wurm is said to have received its name from the Celts who settled in the Aachen Basin. It is explained as a derivation of the word warm, which refers to the thermal springs from which the Wurm is partly fed (see also derivation of the city name of Würselen). However, there is no conclusive evidence for this derivation.

One of the nicer worm sections.