Über die Vennbahn raus ins Grüne
The tour leads through the agricultural and forestry landscape of Aachen's southern region. The grassland farming characteristic of the Voreifel is varied and diverse and is characterized by interspersed wooded areas, stream valleys, fruit tree belts on the outskirts of villages and, above all, a rich structure of hedgerows. But not only nature lovers will get their money's worth on the tour. The tour also has plenty to offer those interested in history. The historic town center in Kornelimünster shines with its worth seeing provost church, the former imperial abbey and old town houses, the historic old town of Aachen inspires with its historic town hall, cathedral and various museums and the Vennbahn with its exciting history.
At the end of the tour, we recommend an exploratory tour through the historic old town of Aachen with its historic town hall and Aachen Cathedral. After reaching the Elisenbrunnen, take your time and stroll through the narrow alleyways and historic squares through almost 2000 years of Aachen's history.
Highlights along the route:
- Aachen Cathedral
- Cathedral treasury
- Historic old town of Aachen
- Elisenbrunnen fountain
- Rollefbach viaduct with views of the Butterländchen region
- Frankenberg Castle
- Aachen Zoo / Euregiozoo
- Historic center of Kornelimünster with imperial abbey