Giant Beech Tree in the Wurmtal – Bench With View of Wurmtal loop from Herzogenrath

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Herzogenrath

Giant Beech Tree in the Wurmtal – Bench With View of Wurmtal loop from Herzogenrath

Easy

4.7

(19)

104

hikers

Giant Beech Tree in the Wurmtal – Bench With View of Wurmtal loop from Herzogenrath

01:03

3.95km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Wurmtal südlich Herzogenrath, einschließlich Meisbach, Würselen

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.59 km

Lager Pley Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

At this T crossing there are horse meadows from the Kukum stud. In the hedge of these meadows, right where the forest path leads into the transverse path, the Nazi camp Pley memorial stone

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2.44 km

Ancient Beech Tree with Exposed Roots

Highlight • Natural Monument

Rightly a natural monument

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2.51 km

Giant Beech Tree in the Wurmtal

Highlight • Natural Monument

The huge root alone makes an impression (see photo), the beech itself is the crowning glory of the natural wonder ...

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2.59 km

Impressive tree roots in the Wurmtal south of Herzogenrath

Highlight • Natural Monument

You don't see such a great tree root every day

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2.85 km

Bench With View of Wurmtal

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.29 km

Wooden shelter in the Wurmtal, south of Herzogenrath

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Along the winding paths of the Wurmtal valley, just south of Herzogenrath (Germany), you'll come across a charming wooden shelter. A place where hikers, cyclists, and nature lovers can take …

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3.29 km

Bench with a view over the Wurmtal

Highlight • Viewpoint

This bench overlooking the Wurmtal valley offers a peaceful moment of stillness above the landscape. From here, the valley slowly opens up, with the Wurm River winding like a narrow …

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3.37 km

Junction in the Wurmtal near Herzogenrath

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The return path or the alternative "start and finish" for the carbon route or other hikes begins at this hairpin bend. A parking lot is 100 m away in the direction of Herzogenrath.

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3.95 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.89 km

530 m

Surfaces

2.33 km

1.03 km