From coal to natural treasures – hiking in the Aachen Region

Hiking · DE · 120 km · 15 stages

In the Wurm Valley, the meandering Wurm River once powered 45 mills. Castles guarded the riverbanks and tunnels carried coal from the valleys’ hillsides. Today, this valley is a protected area rich in flora and fauna. The smoky mining industry has been replaced by green hues as nature has taken hold

by Städteregion Aachen