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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Städteregion Aachen
Herzogenrath

Wurm Valley south of Herzogenrath – Grube Furth historic mine site loop from Kohlscheid

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Städteregion Aachen
Herzogenrath

Wurm Valley south of Herzogenrath – Grube Furth historic mine site loop from Kohlscheid

Moderate

4.5

(152)

610

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Wurm Valley south of Herzogenrath – Grube Furth historic mine site loop from Kohlscheid

02:37

9.63km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Wurmtal südlich Herzogenrath, einschließlich Meisbach, Würselen

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.19 km

Westwall Dragon's Teeth Remnants

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Here you can find "Dragon's Teeth" from the West Wall in the undergrowth. Nature is reclaiming its kingdom.

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2

1.73 km

Wurmtal Forest Steps

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A beautiful staircase that was "connected" to the bridge at Kläranlage Steinbusch a few months ago.

The bridge was demolished because it was no longer safe, which is a shame.

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3

1.86 km

Rock Face on the Wurm

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Very nice steep face on the Wurm.

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4

2.01 km

Ancient Beech Tree with Exposed Roots

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Beautifully grown, old beech with an impressive crown and partly exposed Wurelwerk

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4.07 km

Here the Wurm is still allowed to flow through the valley in a completely natural state.

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4.37 km

Particularly beautiful in spring

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6.43 km

Grube Furth historic mine site

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The Furth mine was the first coal mine in Wurmtal and probably in Germany. Coal mining began around 1550. Until around 1680 the pit was drained with hand pumps. Then …

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9.63 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.52 km

1.99 km

1.34 km

688 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.17 km

2.92 km

1.82 km

981 m

654 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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