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North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Grube Furth historic mine site – Ginsterweg Trailhead Parking loop from Herzogenrath

Hiking trails & Routes

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Grube Furth historic mine site – Ginsterweg Trailhead Parking loop from Herzogenrath

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Grube Furth historic mine site – Ginsterweg Trailhead Parking loop from Herzogenrath

02:43

9.98km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Wurmtal südlich Herzogenrath, einschließlich Meisbach, Würselen

Waypoints

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Start point

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1

658 m

Bench with a view over the Wurmtal

Highlight • Viewpoint

This bench overlooking the Wurmtal valley offers a peaceful moment of stillness above the landscape. From here, the valley slowly opens up, with the Wurm River winding like a narrow …

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2.24 km

Grube Furth historic mine site

Highlight • Historical Site

The Furth mine was the first coal mine in Wurmtal and probably in Germany. Coal mining began around 1550. Until around 1680 the pit was drained with hand pumps. Then …

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4.35 km

Ginsterweg Trailhead Parking

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Ideal starting point for hikes through the Wurmtal

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5.64 km

Picnic shelter in the Wurmtal, south of Herzogenrath

Highlight • Rest Area

5

6.34 km

Natural Section of the Wurm River

Highlight • River

If you are looking for a section of the Wurmwanderweg with a little more difficulty, you have come to the right place.
During this section the narrow hiking trails always go up and down.
Very nice.

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7.42 km

Westwall Dragon's Teeth Remnants

Highlight • Monument

Here you can find "Dragon's Teeth" from the West Wall in the undergrowth. Nature is reclaiming its kingdom.

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7

8.89 km

Orchard Meadow in the Wurmtal south of Herzogenrath

Highlight • Natural

Particularly beautiful in spring

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9.20 km

Wurm Valley south of Herzogenrath

Highlight • River

Here the Wurm is still allowed to flow through the valley in a completely natural state.

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9.98 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.62 km

3.63 km

872 m

756 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.24 km

3.17 km

1.84 km

603 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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