View of the Wurm River – Granite Eggs in the Wurmtal loop from Würselen

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Würselen

View of the Wurm River – Granite Eggs in the Wurmtal loop from Würselen

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View of the Wurm River – Granite Eggs in the Wurmtal loop from Würselen

01:09

4.18km

70m

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: October 8, 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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1.33 km

View of the Bardenberg Mill and Wilhelmstein Castle in the Wurm Valley

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Very nice view over the Wurm to the Bardenberger mill and Wilhelmstein Castle in the background.
Wilhelmstein Castle and the Bardenberger Mühle each house a good restaurant with a beer …

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1.63 km

Ginsterweg Trailhead Parking

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Ideal starting point for hikes through the Wurmtal

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2.00 km

worm meadows

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Natural landscape that offers a habitat for animals and birds.

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2.56 km

View of the Wurm River

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There are many beautiful spots along the Wurm, no matter what the season.

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3.19 km

Granite Egg Trail at Gouley Dump

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The entire area was once the Würselener Heide. But that was a long time ago. Only the narrow strip to the right of the "old railway line" (from the direction …

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3.26 km

The Wurmtal, near Aachen, contains unique habitats specifically designed for rare toads and other amphibians. This area is an important refuge for species that are increasingly under pressure elsewhere in …

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3.26 km

View of Wurmtal, spoil heap, and Granite Eggs

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View of an eventful landscape alternating between mining heaps (which can sometimes only be recognized as such at second glance) and the Wurmtal valley.

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4.18 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.30 km

325 m

313 m

245 m

Surfaces

1.35 km

992 m

931 m

894 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 14 October

21°C

10°C

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Comments

February 28, 2026,Wurmtal-Runde mit Dinoeiern

Since our planned group dog hike was postponed until next Saturday, we did a short loop in the Wurm Valley today with 10 participants, a route planned by Willi. Unfortunately, we had to shorten it because of a bridge that still needs repair.

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May 26, 2024,🥚🐍🐝🐦 Auf Dino-Eierjagd im wilden Wurmtal bei Würselen (www-tours)

Today we're out and about with junior photographer F. on a very varied but nevertheless easy tour. If you get hungry along the way, you're sure to find something on the extensive menu at the Teuterhof Hütt'n.

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