Ritscheider Weg – Vennbahn Cycle Path loop from Aachen (district)

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Ritscheider Weg – Vennbahn Cycle Path loop from Aachen (district)

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Ritscheider Weg – Vennbahn Cycle Path loop from Aachen (district)

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23.8km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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4.22 km

St. Donatus Church (Brand)

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A chapel was first built here in 1761. In 1879 a large parish was built and in 1890 the church was inaugurated.

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7.60 km

Ritscheider Weg

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Great cycling route from and to Oberforstbach

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11.5 km

View of hills and pastures in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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You drive wonderfully between the fields and can let the views and thoughts wander.

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15.4 km

Vennbahn Cycle Path

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The realization of the project was a real hit for the region.

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15.8 km

Iter Valley Viaduct

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The listed viaduct is 130 meters long and 22 meters high. The last two arches of the bridge were blown up by the Wehrmacht during World War II and rebuilt …

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16.4 km

View of the Falkenbach Viaduct

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18.3 km

Lime Kiln at Wolfspfad

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There used to be 3 lime kilns here, of which the "Am Wolfspfad" lime kiln (built in 1924) on Hahner Strasse was restored by the city of Aachen and the …

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