Vennbahn Rail Trail – New Vennbahn Bridge loop from Espeler

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Vennbahn Rail Trail – New Vennbahn Bridge loop from Espeler

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Vennbahn Rail Trail – New Vennbahn Bridge loop from Espeler

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51.6km

680m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.45 km

Belgium–Luxembourg Border on the Vennbahn

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Shortly before the border you can enjoy a wonderful view towards Lengeler.

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9.64 km

Vennbahn Cycle Path Near Wilwerdange

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It is not without reason that the Vennbahn is a highlight among cycling enthusiasts, enjoy it from start to finish, with regular information boards, rest areas... Best to do in spring or autumn because of the views.

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12.0 km

Vennbahn Cycle Path at Troisvierges Tunnel

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The 90-degree curves over the bridge and passage should not be driven too fast.

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26.8 km

Vennbahn Rail Trail

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From Aachen to Troisvierges or vice versa, the Vennbahn is always a relaxing experience. The minimal slope and the fully asphalted cycle path ensure the highest driving comfort. The Vennbahn is part of the Ravel program of the Walloon Region in Belgium and is reserved for non-motorized traffic.

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31.5 km

New Vennbahn Bridge

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Yes, this bridge and this path must be relatively new, just keep going straight.

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32.8 km

Our Valley

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The Our valley, by far my most impressive cycling experience so far

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35.7 km

Old Railway Bridge Ruins near Auel on the Vennbahn

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Beautiful valley on the Vennbahnweg. Very idyllic in places.

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36.8 km

Lommersweiler Tunnel on the Vennbahn

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The longest passable tunnel on the Vennbahn cycle path.

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51.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.2 km

9.65 km

7.01 km

4.18 km

1.64 km

Surfaces

42.3 km

4.93 km

4.19 km

185 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

13°C

6°C

7 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

May 25, 2025,R/ST (5.2/7) „Saarland-, Luxemburg- und Belgientour 2025“ Troivierges -> Wiesenbach. Vennbahnweg entlang – [BL]Burg Reuland vorbei -> Wiesenbach. 29,7 Km. 300 HM.

Day 5.2
From Luxembourg City, we took the free regional train to Troisvierges. There, you'll find yourself directly on the Vennbahn Cycle Route, which I consider the most beautiful of all the railway cycle paths I've ever seen. However, it's also a predominantly scenic railway route. I think the pictures of the route speak for themselves.
The gradients along the …

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May 11, 2023,Jour 8 St vith- troisvierges

A great stretch of the Vennbahn! In the middle of nature with varied landscapes.

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June 12, 2024,R/ST (5/8) "Saarland und Vennbahntour" Troisvierges -> Sankt Vieth. Über den Vennbahnradweg. 33 KM. 310 HM.

Day 5 of the Saarland, from today onwards our own Vennbahn tour.
We decided to shorten the tour and only cycle from Troisvierges (plus a small prologue section beforehand).
This saved us 800 metres of elevation, which was really nice.
In Luxembourg you can use public transport for free, including by bike. So it was easy to do.
In Troisvierges …

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August 20, 2024,St. Vith - Ulflingen (kurz vor Troisvierges)

Similar weather to yesterday, around 20 degrees. I drove this section of the Vennbahn in 2022, when cleanup work from the flood year of 2021 was still going on, in particular an arched bridge was under construction at the time. It's now finished and beautiful.

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April 7, 2023,🇱🇺 🇧🇪 Vennbahnradweg 🚴‍♂️ - Troisvierges - Lommsweiler - St Vith

The Vennbahn cycle path (RAVeL L48) 🚂 has won several international awards and is one of the longest railway cycle paths in Europe,
leads through the countries Germany 🇩🇪, Belgium 🇧🇪 and Luxembourg 🇱🇺. My starting point is the train station 🚂 in Troisvierges. Right at the beginning you have to cope with a decent incline ↗️, but then a …

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September 24, 2021,Von Biwisch nach Sankt Vith

Great route! Very worthwhile... More on this on my homepage micha-dreht-total-am-rad.de

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May 20, 2024,Vennbahn in 5 Tagen - Tag 5 - Von Sankt Vith nach Troisvierges

Whit Monday and the last stage on the Vennbahn from St. Vith to Troisvierges is upon us. I had breakfast again in the Rechter bakery, as the Fonk was unfortunately closed.

This stage was also very nice and, for once, there was even sunshine at times. However, there were also dark clouds and a heavy downpour. Nevertheless, for me this …

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October 21, 2024,Vennbahn-Radweg Tag 3: St. Vith - Burg-Reuland - Troisvierges

3rd day stage of the Vennbahn cycle path from Aachen to Troisvierges:
Combination of stage 5 komoot.com/tour/736106255 and stage 6 komoot.com/tour/736107179 from komoot.com/user/ostbelgien in one day

Today was the most pleasant weather of all three days on the Vennbahn, I didn't need a hat or gloves all day.

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