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Worm Tour from Aachen to Herzogenrath

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Worm Tour from Aachen to Herzogenrath

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Worm Tour from Aachen to Herzogenrath

05:01

18.6km

210m

Hiking

This varied hike along the Wurm between Aachen and Herzogenrath combines nature and culture. From the main train station in Aachen, you first go through the historic old town with …

by Städteregion Aachen

Last updated: June 6, 2024

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Wurmtal südlich Herzogenrath, einschließlich Meisbach, Würselen

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.21 km

Aachen Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

The Aachen Cathedral was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1978 as the first German monument.

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6.18 km

Blue Stone Obelisk (Paulinenwäldchen, Aachen)

Highlight • Monument

The Obelisk Blauer Stein is a cozy place on the outskirts of Aachen. The obelisk itself is not particularly spectacular, but it is a very nice starting point for walks and hikes in the Wurmtal.

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11.9 km

Old Mill Bardenberg

Highlight • Historical Site

The former Bardenberger water mill in Würselen is located in the middle of the green Wurmtal and its rural idyll. It is not known exactly when the original two mills …

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12.8 km

Wilhelmstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

Wilhelmstein Castle and the Wurmtal valley around it are always worth a visit. A very historical place.

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16.0 km

Wurm Valley south of Herzogenrath

Highlight • River

Here the Wurm is still allowed to flow through the valley in a completely natural state.

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17.7 km

Rode Castle, Herzogenrath

Highlight • Castle

Nice place! In summer, when the weather is good, there is even a little entertainment from time to time. Unfortunately, the site is sometimes closed.

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18.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.53 km

4.27 km

3.71 km

2.44 km

1.58 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.59 km

4.89 km

3.28 km

2.83 km

1.68 km

306 m

Elevation

Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Wednesday 3 December

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28 %

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Comments

Städteregion AachenJuly 31, 2023

This varied hike along the Wurm between Aachen and Herzogenrath combines nature and culture. From the main train station in Aachen, you first go through the historic old town with the magnificent cathedral. You shouldn't miss a look at the artistic interior. Past the Stadtgarten, the tour takes you out

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Worm Tour from Aachen to Herzogenrath

Aachen Cathedral

Blue Stone Obelisk (Paulinenwäldchen, Aachen)

Old Mill Bardenberg

Wilhelmstein Castle

Wurm Valley south of Herzogenrath

Rode Castle, Herzogenrath

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