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      Aachen trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Popular destinations include Aachener Wald and Bikepark Geländefahrrad Aachen e.V..
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      Region Status
      Open as of Aug 18, 2026

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      60
      Trails Mountain Bike
      60
      Trails E-Bike
      60
      Trails Gravel Bike
      3
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      3
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      2
      Trails Hike
      42
      Trails Trail Running
      42
      Total Distance
      23 miles
      Total Descent
      7,397 ft
      Total Vertical
      780 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,246 ft
      Reports
      553
      Photos
      120
      Completed Counter
      10,455

      Articles

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      Popular Aachen Mountain Biking Trails

      90 4.3 1,991 ft 0 ft 405
      Trail along the Lütticher Straße. Be careful, horses might be on the trail
      85 3.8 2,159 ft 0 ft 383
      Three really fun segments with a lot curves. Last part has a lot of roots and two small jumps.
      70 4.2 1,936 ft 0 ft 349
      Very flowy trail with several jumps and different lines on the end.
      55 1.7 2,116 ft 0 ft 336
      Very easy trail, but it gets a bit steep and rougher on the end. You can use this trail in both directions. Great to combine with the Römertrail to get back to Three Border Point.
      80 4.0 1,781 ft 0 ft 323
      Highly rated popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only with a 0 ft black diamond climb. It features drop and jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
      90 3.9 755 ft 0 ft 322
      Steep trail with a lot of serpentines. Great to combine with the trail "Enduro 2.0/Flowtrail"
      60 4.0 3,136 ft 41 ft 320
      Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
      95 4.8 876 ft 0 ft 310
      A steep trail with a lot of loose fire stones and roots. Be careful when it's wet. Ride with respect to other people and to the nature.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 0 rides
      Yesterday
      • 1 rides
      Past Week
      • 28 rides

      Aachen Mountain Bike Routes

      5.0 23 miles 3,114 ft 21 Loop
      Good technical parts, nice flow and some jumps :)
      5.0 9 miles 1,578 ft 6 Point to Point
      Schöne Runde mit schönen Anstiegen und flowigen Trails, teils etwas Enduro Abfahrten, nichts für...
      13 miles 1,749 ft 10 Loop
      Good technical parts, nice flow and some jumps :)
      16 miles 1,870 ft 0
      Mountainbike ritje in grensgebied 3 landenpunt.
      16 miles 2,188 ft 0
      13 miles 1,796 ft 17

      Photos of Aachen Mountain Bike

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      Jun 21, 2015 @ 9:19am
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      May 2, 2011 @ 4:05am
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      Nov 23, 2025 @ 11:09am
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      Mar 5, 2024 @ 1:18pm
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      Apr 18, 2023 @ 12:16pm
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      Apr 15, 2023 @ 7:42am
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      Nov 8, 2022 @ 9:08am
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      Nov 8, 2022 @ 9:08am
      Nov 8, 2022

      Videos of Aachen Mountain Bike

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      trail: Funkturm 3
      0:38 | 103 | May 6, 2023
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      trail: Funkturm 2
      0:54 | 94 | Apr 9, 2023
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      0:53 | 249 | Apr 9, 2023
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      trail: Schlitzer
      0:57 | 113 | Jul 6, 2022
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      trail: Jazztrail
      0:41 | 82 | Jul 3, 2022
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      0:26 | 199 | Jul 3, 2022
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      0:00 | 148 | May 18, 2022
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      0:04 | 175 | May 18, 2022

      Current Trail Warnings

      statustraildateconditionuserinfo
      Bob Bahn
      Aug 19, 2026 @ 7:50am (Europe/Brussels)
      Aug 18, 2026
      VariableMrBubblsNach Baumfällarbeiten ist der Trail...

      Recent Trail Reports

      Activity Feed

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      ChannielgotHXqwishlistrouteactivity #101967462
      Aug 21, 2026 @ 12:23am
      Aug 21, 2026
      MrBubblsaddreportactivity #101822509
      Aug 18, 2026 @ 10:50pm
      Aug 18, 2026
      StephanGwishlistrouteactivity #100850295
      Aug 6, 2026 @ 2:42am
      Aug 6, 2026
      PruJ4xwishlisttrailactivity #100435242
      Jul 31, 2026 @ 1:24pm
      Jul 31, 2026
      PruJ4xwishlisttrailactivity #100435157
      Jul 31, 2026 @ 1:23pm
      Jul 31, 2026

      Recent Comments

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      HyeGj0trailSchmidthofersWaldarbeiter haben den Weg komplett zerstört 😂
      Jun 6, 2026 @ 5:46am
      Jun 6, 2026
      JeroenQqg9LbreportPeter Pan Speed RockWrong report - trail is quite muddy
      Oct 31, 2025 @ 4:15am
      Oct 31, 2025
      phlipemtbtrailEnduro 2.0Very fun ride. easy to acces and easy upride.
      Apr 5, 2025 @ 2:11pm
      Apr 5, 2025
      phlipemtbtrailBorderrushVery nice Trail. I rode it for the first time...
      Apr 5, 2025 @ 1:59pm
      Apr 5, 2025
      BramVicereportTriple Fun*Trail head
      Apr 4, 2025 @ 12:21am
      Apr 4, 2025

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike6023 miles7,398 ft17 miles781 ft
      #1,340#9118553414,770
      E-Bike6023 miles7,398 ft17 miles781 ft
      #1,448#3249012,003
      Gravel Bike33 miles312 ft1 mile587 ft
      #1,059#11128
      Adaptive Bike32 miles335 ft1 mile597 ft
      #650#203
      Winter Fat Bike21 mile190 ft3,025 ft243 ft
      #521#1719
      Hike4218 miles5,174 ft12 miles781 ft
      #3,407#262524190
      Trail Running4218 miles5,174 ft12 miles781 ft
      #2,860#24524204

      Frequently Asked Questions About Aachen

      What are the best places to ride in Aachen?
      Aachen has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Aachen?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Aachen are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      What is the best time of the year to ride in Aachen?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Aachen are:
      • August (190 activities)
      • May (173 activities)
      • July (154 activities)
      Check the Aachen reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      Where can I park to ride in Aachen?
      There are 1 parking locations listed in Aachen. The most popular parking spots are:
      What is the longest trail in Aachen?
      The longest trail in Aachen is Schmidthofers at 3.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Aachen?
      What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Aachen?
      The best trail running trails in Aachen are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
      How many trails are in Aachen?
      Aachen has a total of 60 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Aachen to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      Which trail has the most elevation gain in Aachen?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Aachen is Schmidthofers with 602 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      Which trail has the most elevation descent in Aachen?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Aachen is Schmidthofers with 715 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      What activities are most popular in Aachen?
      Aachen supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      What bike services are there in Aachen?
      The following bike services are available in Aachen:
      • Bike Shop (1)
      • Club (1)
      Browse the full Aachen directory for details.
      What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Aachen?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Aachen is Dachsbau with an average grade of 4.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      Are the trails open in Aachen?
      The overall region status for Aachen is Clear / Green. Out of 48 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 38
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 5
      • Closed: 1
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      Can I ride an ebike in Aachen?
      Yes, Aachen supports e-bike riding. There are 50 trails in Aachen that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Aachen?
      The most popular mountain biking routes in Aachen are: View all mountain biking routes in Aachen.
      What type of bike is most common in Aachen?
      Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Aachen are:
      • AM (52 activities)
      • DH (2 activities)
      • RD (1 activities)
      Check the Aachen activity logs for more details.
      What are the most popular Strava Segments in Aachen?
      The most popular Strava segments in Aachen are:
      • Hopp hopp! (3,101 athletes)
      • PiratenTrail (3,053 athletes)
      • Final Enduro 2.0 (2,923 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Aachen.
      What trails are closed in Aachen?
      There are currently 1 closed trails in Aachen. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 38
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 5
      • Closed: 1
      View all closed trails for the latest updates.
      Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Aachen?
      Yes, there are 3 accessible/adaptive trails in Aachen. View all adaptive trails in Aachen for specific accessibility information.
      Are there local clubs or events in Aachen?
      There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Aachen directory. Browse the local directory for details.
      What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Aachen?
      What are the best beginner ride trails in Aachen?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Aachen are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Aachen.
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