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Route 2: Neutral-Moresnet – GrenzRouten Aachen

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Route 2: Neutral-Moresnet – GrenzRouten Aachen

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4.5

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Route 2: Neutral-Moresnet – GrenzRouten Aachen

05:19

19.6km

280m

Hiking

Did you know that the border triangle near Aachen was once a four-border triangle? This strange story has to do with natural resources, political intrigue and the defeat of Napoleon. From 1816 to 1919 the territory of Neutral Moresnet existed. On this hike you will follow in the footsteps of…

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Last updated: August 13, 2024

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.40 km

View of the Göhltal Viaduct

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The Göhltal Viaduct dominates the landscape in the northeast corner of Belgium near the border triangle with the Netherlands and Germany. Only occasionally do freight trains run along the Montzen …

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8.57 km

View of Moresnet

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When you descend through the forest from the Dreiländereck, the trees open up in some places and reveal a great view of Belgium. From here you can see the pilgrimage …

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10.4 km

View of Gemmenich and Belgium

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Great views over the slightly hilly landscape to Belgium.

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19.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.36 km

2.97 km

2.87 km

2.16 km

1.21 km

806 m

209 m

Surfaces

7.85 km

7.31 km

3.03 km

894 m

323 m

152 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Thursday 8 October

13°C

7°C

98 %

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October 18, 2023

Did you know that the border triangle near Aachen was once a four-border triangle? This strange story has to do with natural resources, political intrigue and the defeat of Napoleon. From 1816 to 1919 the territory of Neutral Moresnet existed. On this hike you will follow in the footsteps of this political

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