Rundwanderweg Eschweiler Röhe
The hiking route starts at the Röhe church. It leads up Aachener Straße to the Sterzbusch district, the highest point in Röhe, and then clockwise around and through the village.
From the "Kirche" starting point, first follow Aachener Straße and then turn right 100 meters after the freeway bridge onto the "Sterzbusch" path and then cross the "Buschfuhr" field. Both names refer to the edge of the Propsteier Wald forest that used to run here. A bench at the edge of the path offers the opportunity to take a break and, in good weather, a beautiful view of the Jülicher Börde is possible.
A little later, the tour passes the centuries-old Protestant cemetery, where burials still take place today, as well as the former Nickelstift. There was a convent here in the first half of the last century, founded by Helene Nickel. The sisters ran a sewing school in the convent. A kindergarten and parish library followed.
The path continues past various listed farm buildings from the mid-17th century and finally turns right into the street "Am Römerberg". The name already suggests a Roman past and you are indeed walking in the footsteps of the Romans here, as there is evidence that a path from Eschweiler to Broichweiden has led from this point since Roman times.
After passing the bridge, there is another bench where you can rest and, in good weather, enjoy a fantastic view as far as the Voreifel. The path finally leads back into the village area and reaches Aachener Straße again, following it for a short distance until it branches off to the left onto a narrow path. At this point, the tour runs along the former railroad embankment of the Aachener Kleinbahn-Gesellschaft. From 1897 to 1969, streetcars ran here from Eschweiler via Stolberg to Eilendorf, most recently as line 22.
At the end of the path, cross Röher Straße at Röher Parkklinik and continue diagonally left along Röher Hütte. There used to be a copper mill here. The Finkelsbach, which now accompanies you, drove the water wheels. In the following section, you will find yourself in the most beautiful part of the hiking trail. Especially in winter, when there is hoarfrost on the trees, you will experience pure nature.
At Hof Ellerberg 22, also known as Kuckhoffsmühle, turn right back to the starting point of our hike. The "Matthias Stiel-Straße" development area was previously a sports field, which the Röhe youth built around 1930 in the former quarry area. Many houses and the church in Röhe were built from stones from this quarry.