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Puppet Fountain – Ponttor, Aachen loop from Aachen West

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Puppet Fountain – Ponttor, Aachen loop from Aachen West

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Puppet Fountain – Ponttor, Aachen loop from Aachen West

01:41

6.47km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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977 m

Holy Cross Church (Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche), Aachen

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The neo-Gothic basilica "Holy Cross Church" in Aachen was built between 1898 and 1902. Before her stood a church from the 14th century, which was demolished in 1683 and had …

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1.49 km

Karlsbrunnen (Charlemagne Fountain) on Aachen Market Square

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Aachen's oldest fountain, known as the Charlemagne Fountain or Market Fountain, has a turbulent history. In 1792, the statue of Charlemagne was seized by French troops as war booty, but …

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1.56 km

Zum Postwagen (Aachen)

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The Postwagen is one of the oldest and most famous inns in Aachen's old town, located directly on the market square next to the town hall. Its origins date back …

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1.69 km

Puppet Fountain

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The Aachen Doll Fountain is located on Krämerstraße near the cathedral and is one of the city's most famous fountain figures. Characteristic of the Doll Fountain are its movable figures, …

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1.76 km

The Shrine of the Three Kings (Dreikönigenschrein) is one of the most precious and important reliquaries in Europe, preserved in Aachen Cathedral and drawing on the rich tradition of medieval pilgrimage.

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1.86 km

Cycle of Money Fountain (Kreislauf des Geldes), Aachen

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A beautiful and worth-seeing fountain. A great photo opportunity.

Because the fountain water is fed by thermal springs, it doesn't freeze in winter. Many fountain tours (or outdoor fountains in …

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1.91 km

Archaeological Showcase in Elisengarten: Remains of the Barbarossa Wall

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Time and again, significant archaeological discoveries are made during civil engineering work in Aachen. This was also the case on the grounds of the Elisengarten. During systematic excavations between 2007 …

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5.22 km

Ponttor, Aachen

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The Ponttor in Aachen, at times (17th/18th century) also called the bridge gate or gate, is the western of the two northern gates of the former outer Aachen city wall. …

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6.47 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.28 km

1.33 km

1.14 km

1.09 km

334 m

224 m

Surfaces

5.53 km

811 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Puppet Fountain – Ponttor, Aachen loop from Aachen West

Holy Cross Church (Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche), Aachen

Karlsbrunnen (Charlemagne Fountain) on Aachen Market Square

Zum Postwagen (Aachen)

Puppet Fountain

Karlsschrein

Cycle of Money Fountain (Kreislauf des Geldes), Aachen

Archaeological Showcase in Elisengarten: Remains of the Barbarossa Wall

Ponttor, Aachen

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