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Städteregion Aachen

Würselen

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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152

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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: April 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Wurmtal südlich Herzogenrath, einschließlich Meisbach, Würselen

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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 Eggs in the Wurmtal

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Surreal-looking dinosaur eggs in front of "scorched earth", definitely a highlight, especially with, but also without children

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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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3.33 km

Marble Egg Sculptures (Wurmtal)

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The 18 granite eggs were designed by local artist Norbert Kloeters.

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4.18 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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3.32 km

313 m

276 m

233 m

Surfaces

1.41 km

983 m

899 m

820 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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

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

Ginsterweg Trailhead Parking

worm meadows

View of the Wurm River

Granite Eggs in the Wurmtal

Biotope for Rare Toads

View of Wurmtal, spoil heap, and Granite Eggs

Marble Egg Sculptures (Wurmtal)

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