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Vennbahn - Tour 1 von Aachen nach Troiesvierges

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Vennbahn - Tour 1 von Aachen nach Troiesvierges

Stefan Nief planned a bike ride

April 12, 2018

Vennbahn - Tour 1 von Aachen nach Troiesvierges

Hard

10:38

164km

15.4km/h

1,630m

1,390m

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 157 km for 760 m

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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1.70 km

Frankenberg neighborhood

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I actually prefer to post outdoor and hiking tours rather than city tours, but I really could not take this away! All run in Aachen only to the cathedral. - …

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11.8 km

Rollefbach Viaduct

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The 128 meter long and 24 meter high viaduct was not destroyed during World War II and is therefore preserved to this day - it offers a great view of the valley.

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13.8 km

Benedictine Abbey of Kornelimünster

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Created in the 9th century by the founding of the monastery Kornelimünster, the town with its historic old town center is worth a detour from Aachen or on the way of the Vennbahn cycle path, which leads through the middle.

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24.1 km

Vennbahn Cycle Path at Raeren Station

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The Vennbahnradweg is a cross-border long-distance cycling route between Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg, which runs along the route of Prussia's former Vennbahn over approximately 130 km from Aachen through the …

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44.3 km

Market Square, Monschau

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Very beautiful old town - with many restaurants around the small market square. Very crowded on weekends. Still a gem in the Eifel that you must have seen.

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57.7 km

High Fens

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A unique heather landscape heralds the High Fens, which one passes on this section. The fascinating high moor area is a gigantic water reservoir, so that there are numerous streams …

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72.9 km

Château de Reinhardstein

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The gate closes the entrance to the Château, which is only open to visitors at certain times.

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84.6 km

Bütgenbach Viaduct (Vennquerbahn)

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This panorama board on the Bütgenbach Viaduct explains the highlights 1. Mausheck nature reserve; 2. Castle Ruins, Reservoir & Worriken; 3. Viaduct, Ravel L45a cycle path; 4. St. Stephen's Church; 5. Historical circular route and 6. Bütgenbach farm

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86.5 km

Bütgenbach Lake

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The Bütgenbachsee is an artificial lake that was created in 1932 by damming the Warche. It is located near the Belgian village of Bütgenbach in the Ardennes. The lake is …

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106 km

Rest area with a view on the Vennbahn cycle path near Amel

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Ravel L48: Northern part of the Vennbahn between Aachen, Waimes and Sankt Vith

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114 km

Vennbahn Cycle Path – Sankt Vith

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On perfect asphalt you go with gentle but steady climbs through the Belgian Eifel.

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131 km

Saint Vith

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Worth a visit in any season. There is much to see, a rich history and numerous shops and restaurants.

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139 km

Vennbahn Southern Section

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A very scenic cycling route on an old railroad between Aachen and Troisvierges, with many information boards, hotels, restaurants, picnic places.

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164 km

Vennbahn Cycle Route — Endpoint: Troisvierges

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Troisvierges is first mentioned in 1353 under the name of Ulvelingen. To this day, this name continues to exist in German (Ulflingen). In the 17th century, Ulflingen was a well-known …

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Way Types & Surfaces

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141 km

7.29 km

5.69 km

5.03 km

4.78 km

139 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

117 km

36.6 km

7.80 km

1.56 km

1.02 km

187 m

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Vennbahn - Tour 1 von Aachen nach Troiesvierges

Frankenberg neighborhood

Rollefbach Viaduct

Benedictine Abbey of Kornelimünster

Vennbahn Cycle Path at Raeren Station

Market Square, Monschau

High Fens

Château de Reinhardstein

Bütgenbach Viaduct (Vennquerbahn)

Bütgenbach Lake

Rest area with a view on the Vennbahn cycle path near Amel

Vennbahn Cycle Path – Sankt Vith

Saint Vith

Vennbahn Southern Section

Vennbahn Cycle Route — Endpoint: Troisvierges

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