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North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Herzogenrath

Wurmtal Forest Steps – Wurm Valley south of Herzogenrath loop from Kohlscheid

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Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Herzogenrath

Wurmtal Forest Steps – Wurm Valley south of Herzogenrath loop from Kohlscheid

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Wurmtal Forest Steps – Wurm Valley south of Herzogenrath loop from Kohlscheid

02:40

9.96km

120m

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 24, 2026

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Wurmtal südlich Herzogenrath, einschließlich Meisbach, Würselen

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Westwall Dragon's Teeth (Höckerlinie) in Wurmtal

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Westwall Dragon's Teeth Remnants

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Wooden shelter in the Wurmtal, south of Herzogenrath

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Bench with a view over the Wurmtal

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