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North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Back of the dam – Vichtbach Steps loop from Roetgen

Hiking trails & Routes

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Back of the dam – Vichtbach Steps loop from Roetgen

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Back of the dam – Vichtbach Steps loop from Roetgen

01:20

4.99km

50m

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: May 13, 2026

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

84 m

Back of the dam

Highlight • Monument

2

142 m

Vichtbach Steps

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nice climb to the panorama

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3

228 m

Dreilägerbachtalsperre Waterworks

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In this water extraction system, the water from the nearby Dreilägerbachtalsperre is treated to make drinking water. In 2018, around 600,000 people were supplied with around 2,500,000 liters of water …

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3.34 km

Wooden Bridge in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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5

4.11 km

Vichthangweg

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6

4.98 km

View of the Vichtbach Dam and Path Down

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The dam looks very impressive. On the other side of the street you can still see the remains of the west wall.

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4.99 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.66 km

646 m

583 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.87 km

1.31 km

501 m

270 m

< 100 m

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