Alter Kirchweg: Der lange Weg zum Gottesdienst

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Roetgen

Alter Kirchweg: Der lange Weg zum Gottesdienst

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Alter Kirchweg: Der lange Weg zum Gottesdienst

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19.2km

180m

Hiking

A tour that was more than just a connection: The Alte Kirchweg is a historic linear hike between Roetgen and Stolberg. In the 18th century, Protestant families from Roetgen used this path to reach the Reformed congregation in Stolberg.

The varied hiking route leads across open high plateaus, through moor…

Last updated: September 30, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Auf der Rüst

Hammerberg

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131 m

Stolbergweg

Evangelische Familien aus Roetgen gingen sonntags fast 19 Kilometer bis nach Stolberg zum Gottesdienst. Erst 1782 entstand eine eigene Kirche im Ort. https://www.rureifel-tourismus.de/pois/roetgen-ohne-kirche-der-lange-weg-zum-gottesdienst

3.78 km

Struffelt

Der Struffelt ist eines der letzten Hochmoore der Nordeifel. Ein empfindliches Ökosystem aus Heide, Moor und seltenen Arten. https://www.rureifel-tourismus.de/pois/struffelt-hochmoor-als-empfindlicher-lebensraum

3.89 km

Heath in the Struffelt Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

The Struffelt is a nature reserve of heath and moorland above Rott, a district of Roetgen. It is accessible via narrow boardwalks. The Eifelsteig leads right through the middle. What …

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6.78 km

Hohlweg

Der Weg hat sich über Jahrhunderte selbst in den Boden gegraben. Ein sichtbares Zeichen intensiver Nutzung auf dem alten Kirchweg nach Stolberg. https://www.rureifel-tourismus.de/pois/der-hohlweg-spuren-im-boden-spuren-im-alltag

8.96 km

Tranchot-Karte

Historische Karten um 1800 zeigen mögliche Routen des Kirchwegs. Höhenlagen waren damals entscheidend für sichere Wege. https://www.rureifel-tourismus.de/pois/tranchot-karte-den-kirchweg-im-gelaende-erkennen

11.5 km

Grenzblick

Obwohl nah sichtbar, blieb Zweifall kein Ziel: Konfessionelle Unterschiede trennten evangelische Gemeinden im 18. Jahrhundert klar. https://www.rureifel-tourismus.de/pois/aussicht-ueber-zweifall-konfessionen-in-der-landschaft

18.9 km

Finkenbergkirche

Nach rund 19 km erreichten die Familien die Finkenbergkirche in Stolberg – ihr zentrales Gotteshaus und sozialer Treffpunkt. https://www.rureifel-tourismus.de/pois/finkenbergkirche-und-kupfermeisterfriedhof-glaube-und-arbeit-in-stolberg

19.0 km

Finkenbergkirche

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The Finkenbergkirche is a Reformed church that was completed in 1725. Previously, there was a wooden structure from 1617, but it became too small over time, as the congregation not …

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19.0 km

Stolberg Old Town

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The old town of Stolberg around the castle, with its historic half-timbered houses and the so-called copper courtyards ("Kupferhöfe"), was once a center of copper and brass production in Germany. …

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19.2 km

Stolberg Castle

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As a landmark of Stolberg, Stolberg Castle towers high above the romantic old town of Stolberg. The castle was built in the 12th century, fell into ruin in the meantime, …

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.91 km

3.74 km

2.84 km

2.34 km

414 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.39 km

4.49 km

3.98 km

3.18 km

1.98 km

240 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

13°C

7°C

25 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

June 5, 2026

A tour that was more than just a connection: The Alte Kirchweg is a historic linear hike between Roetgen and Stolberg. In the 18th century, Protestant families from Roetgen used this path to reach the Reformed congregation in Stolberg.
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The varied hiking route leads across open high plateaus, through moor

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