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Vennbahn Railtrail

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    One of the longest cross-border rail trails in Europe, leading through three countries: Germany, Belgium, and Luxembourg, 125 km long, almost completely asphalted.
    easy
    Distance 124.5 km
    9:20 h
    826 m
    556 m
    561 m
    161 m
    Extending over 125 km, the Vennbahn is Europe's longest cross-border cycle path on a former railway line. It stretches between two points where three countries meet and runs across East Belgium from Aachen through the matchless high moorland region of the Hohes-Venn-Eifel nature reserve to Troisvierges in Luxembourg.

    Author’s recommendation

    Aachen, Kornelimünster, Raeren - the pottery museum, the hedges in the vicinity of Sourbrodt, Wolfsbusch, St.Vith, Our valley, Burg-Reuland.
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    Tourismusagentur Ostbelgien
    Update: February 28, 2024
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    561 m
    Lowest point
    161 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 99.22%Dirt road 0.62%Forested/wild trail 0%Path 0%Road 0.11%Unknown 0.02%
    Asphalt
    123.6 km
    Dirt road
    0.8 km
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    Rest stops

    Hotel Zum Onkel Jonathan
    Hotel restaurant Tychon
    Sleepwood Hotel
    Hotel-Restaurant des Bains and NUXE Wellness Spa
    Hotel Bütgenbacher Hof
    Sporthouse Worriken
    Hotel Schröder
    Apartment-Hotel Au Cheval Blanc
    Hotel Restaurant Le Cyrano
    Val d'Arimont Hotel Resort
    Hotel-Restaurant Hotleu
    Camping Oos Heem
    Hotel Eifeler Hof
    Hotel-restaurant Zum Burghof
    Hotel Zum Buchenberg
    Hotel Zur Post
    Youth hostel Eifel-Ardennen
    Berliner Hof
    Relax hotel Pip-Margraff
    ViDo
    Hotel Burg Hof
    Hotel Ulftaler Schenke
    Hotel Restaurant Zur Alten Mühle
    Hotel Restaurant Lamy

    Safety information

    Use of the Vennbahn cycling and hiking trail is at your own risk. No liability is assumed for any damage resulting from negligence on the part of the user. The Vennbahn is only for use by non-motorised traffic. The respective national Highway Code shall apply. The markings and signposting shall always be decisive.

     

    For your own safety and the safety of others:

     

    • Show consideration for others using the route!
    • Always proceed at a controlled speed so that you can avoid any obstacles in good time!
    • In case of an accident, call 112 and tell them your location!

    Tips and suggestions

    vennbahn@ostbelgien.eu

    www.vennbahn.eu

     

    East Belgium Tourist Agency

    Hauptstraße 54

    4780 St.Vith

    T +32 80 22 76 64

    info@ostbelgien.eu

    www.ostbelgien.eu

     

     

    Vennbahn App:  

    Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/search?q=vennbahn&c=apps

    Apple App Store:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vennbahn/id1026811473?mt=8

     

    Vennbahn film:

    A path of transmission https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKflBlyA6eI

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    Extending over 125 km, the Vennbahn is Europe's longest cross-border cycle path on a former railway line. It stretches between two points where three countries meet and runs across East Belgium from Aachen through the matchless high moorland region of the Hohes-Venn-Eifel nature reserve to Troisvierges in Luxembourg.
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    Public transport

    • Aachen Central Station
    • Eupen station
    • Troisvierges station

    Directions

    Please use Google Maps.

    Parking

    • APAG Parkhaus am Hauptbahnhof, Lagerhausstraße 20, D-52064 Aachen
    • Apcoa Parkhaus Aachen Arkaden, Trierer Straße 1, D-52078 Aachen

    Coordinates

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    50.768685, 6.090135
    DMS
    50°46'07.3"N 6°05'24.5"E
    UTM
    32U 294819 5628139
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendation by the author

    • Die Vennbahn, G. Kirch u. H.-J. Serwe, GEV
    • Vennbahn-Radweg, Bikeline
    • Mit dem Fahrrad über den Vennbahn-Radweg, J.P. Bachem Verlag
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    Equipment

    All non-motorized vehicles.

    Similar routes nearby

    • Vennbahn Stage 1 - Aachen-Raeren
    • Vennbahn Stage 2 - Raeren-Monschau
    • Ravel L38
    • Vennbahn Stage 3 - Monschau-Waimes
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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    124.5 km
    Duration
    9:20 h
    Ascent
    826 m
    Descent
    556 m
    Highest point
    561 m
    Lowest point
    161 m
    Scenic Multi-stage route Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Cultural/historical interest Flora Fauna Linear route Insider tip

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