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North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Vennbahn Cycle Path – High Fens Nature Reserve loop from Simmerath

Bike touring routes & trails

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Vennbahn Cycle Path – High Fens Nature Reserve loop from Simmerath

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Vennbahn Cycle Path – High Fens Nature Reserve loop from Simmerath

02:26

35.0km

280m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

Waypoints

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Start point

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3.80 km

Vennbahn Cycle Path

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Beautiful bike path on the old railway line.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vennbahn?wprov=sfla1 and de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vennbahn_%28Radweg%29?wprov=sfla1

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4.78 km

Cycle path along the Paustenbacher Venn

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The cycle path along the Paustenbacher Venn takes you through a special marsh landscape with vast peatlands and grasslands, typical for the region. The flat route offers beautiful views of …

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3

6.31 km

Vennbahn Cycle Path at Konzen

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Former stop Konzen :)

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6.31 km

Hohes Venn Nature Reserve

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The High Fens is a unique moorland landscape for hiking and cycling.

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11.0 km

High Fens Nature Reserve

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This landscape of peat bogs, characteristic of the Hautes Fagnes, stretches as far as the eye can see. Dotted with streams, it is home to unique flora and fauna.

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17.1 km

Alt Hattlich

Forest

21.8 km

Vennhochfläche bei Mützenich

Nature Reserve

8

23.6 km

View of the Steling

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You can enjoy a great view from up here.

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9

27.3 km

Imgenbroicher Venn

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The nature reserve is very suitable for hiking and cycling.

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31.3 km

Beaver Habitat in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park

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Great scenic spot where the beavers have been up to mischief ...

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35.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.4 km

4.57 km

3.20 km

1.59 km

1.04 km

166 m

Surfaces

22.8 km

7.95 km

2.94 km

1.15 km

106 m

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Highest point (660 m)

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