Experience history up close – on a bike tour that combines the enjoyment of nature with impressive places of remembrance. Along the "time loop of liberation," you'll embark on a …

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Last updated: August 13, 2025

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28 m

Hiking rest stop Roetgen at Pferdeweiher

There are actually three options for a break here. The hiking station is located around the horse pond, where you can load your bike and relax on one of the …

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2.63 km

Westwall anti-tank barrier (dragon's teeth)

A historical monument is the World War II tank barrier at Grölisbach. Starting in 1939, these barriers were built along a total of 630 kilometers of the West Wall.

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4.19 km

View of Dreilägerbach Dam

Almost the only way to see the reservoir and its walls. Otherwise access is prohibited and overgrown all around.

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11.1 km

Shelter in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

The refuge is maintained by the Eifel Association.

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21.9 km

Historic Center of Kornelimünster

Beautiful old town with nice cafes and the old cathedral.

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28.6 km

Dragon's Teeth (Westwall Remnants) near Schmithof

The West Wall is present in many places here. However, I find it fascinating how differently it still appears today, as in this spot, almost in an open field.

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32.2 km

Old Raeren Railway Station and Signal Box

The old Raeren train station from 1884 is a sight on the Vennbahnradweg, which runs from Aachen (D) through Belgium to Troisvièrges (LUX).

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41.0 km

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21.4 km

8.59 km

7.89 km

3.09 km

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31.0 km

4.34 km

3.68 km

1.80 km

221 m

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Städteregion AachenAugust 7, 2025

Experience history up close – on a bike tour that combines the enjoyment of nature with impressive places of remembrance. Along the "time loop of liberation," you'll embark on a moving journey through time and landscape.
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The tour begins in Roetgen, the "Gateway to the Eifel." Here, freedom can be experienced

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Liberation Zeitschleife (Time Loop) – The Connective

Hiking rest stop Roetgen at Pferdeweiher

Westwall anti-tank barrier (dragon's teeth)

View of Dreilägerbach Dam

Shelter in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Historic Center of Kornelimünster

Dragon's Teeth (Westwall Remnants) near Schmithof

Old Raeren Railway Station and Signal Box

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