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Cycle route · Aachen · Updated on 14 November 2026

Wasserburgen-Route Etappe 5 cycle route

Wasserburgen-Route Etappe 5 is a cycle route of 22.9 km from Aachen. Along the way you'll find 209 benches, 2 water fountains and refill points, 7 public toilets and 4 bike pumps.

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Wasserburgen-Route Etappe 5
Aachener Dom · after 17 m
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From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 22.9 km
  • ± 1:30 h
  • ↑ 146 m · ↓ 122 m
  • Easy
  • From A to B
  • Regional route

  1. Start in Aachen

    0 km

    At the start: Grashaus, Aachen Cathedral, Römische Mauer, public toilet, 2 water fountains and refill points and bike pump.

  2. 209 m · 26 benches

    Elisenbrunnen

    209 m

    2 public toilets

  3. 1.6 km · 51 benches

    Burg Frankenberg

    1.8 km

    2 public toilets

  4. 1.2 km · 16 benches

    Public toilet

    3 km

  5. 5.8 km · 27 benches

    Bike pump

    8.8 km

  6. 1.1 km · 11 benches

    Bike pump

    9.8 km

  7. 3 km · 21 benches

    Bike pump

    12.8 km

  8. 520 m · 16 benches

    Public toilet

    13.4 km

  9. 267 m · 5 benches

    kunsthaus nrw

    13.6 km

    Museum

  10. 9.3 km · 30 benches

    Finish

    22.9 km

    At the finish: Burg Stolberg.

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Longest stretch without a toilet: 10.3 kmBetween 3 km and 13.4 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

7 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot.

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 146 m
Down
↓ 122 m
Highest point
276 m
Lowest point
169 m
  • 5-10% slope · 690 m

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

22.9 km in total
  • Path: 12 km
  • Track: 4.3 km
  • Street: 3.1 km
  • Road: 1.9 km
  • Busy road: 1 km
  • Footpath (walk your bike): 425 m

Surfaces

22.9 km in total
  • Asphalt: 21.3 km
  • Paved: 1.1 km
  • Gravel: 425 m
  • Unknown: 25 m

About the cycle route Wasserburgen-Route Etappe 5

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you cycle?

Wasserburgen-Route Etappe 5 is a cycle route of 22.9 km that starts in Aachen. It does not end where it starts. Along the way you pass Grashaus (after 0 m), Aachen Cathedral (after 17 m) and Römische Mauer (after 88 m).

How hard is the route?

You climb 146 m in total and descend 122 m. Allow ± 1:30 h, without breaks. The level is easy.

What roads do you cycle on?

The longest part is path (12 km), track (4.3 km) and street (3.1 km). Of the surface, 21.3 km asphalt and 1.1 km paved. For 25 m the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 209 benches, 2 water fountains and refill points, 7 public toilets and 4 bike pumps. You can fill your bottle at the start. The longest stretch without a toilet is 10.3 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Kasteel VaalsbroekKasteel VaalsbroekCastle · 6.3 km from the route
  2. 2Huis BloemendalHuis BloemendalCastle · 5 km from the route
  3. 3Kasteel LemiersKasteel LemiersCastle · 6.5 km from the route
  4. 4Aachen Town HallAachen Town HallAttraction · 193 m from the route
  5. 5Discovery MuseumDiscovery MuseumMuseum · 9.8 km from the route
  6. 6Hoeve OverhuizenHoeve OverhuizenCastle · 6.8 km from the route
  7. 7Kasteel De BongardKasteel De BongardCastle · 7.8 km from the route
  8. 8Kasteel NijswillerKasteel NijswillerCastle · 9.4 km from the route
  9. 9Geologisch monument ZandsteenblokkenGeologisch monument ZandsteenblokkenMemorial · 9 km from the route
  10. 10Museum VaalsMuseum VaalsMuseum · 5.7 km from the route
  11. 11De Schat van SimpelveldDe Schat van SimpelveldMuseum · 9.5 km from the route
  12. 12Tumuli VijlenerbosTumuli VijlenerbosArchaeological site · 7.6 km from the route
  13. 13VliegermonumentVliegermonumentMemorial · 4.9 km from the route
  14. 14Dyon de Jong / Jan GoemansDyon de Jong / Jan GoemansMemorial · 9 km from the route
  15. 15Couven-MuseumCouven-MuseumMuseum · 129 m from the route
  16. 16Border tripointBorder tripointAttraction · 5 km from the route
  17. 17International Newspaper MuseumInternational Newspaper MuseumMuseum · 343 m from the route
  18. 18Highest point of the NetherlandsHighest point of the NetherlandsMemorial · 4.9 km from the route
  19. 19Labyrint DrielandenpuntLabyrint DrielandenpuntAttraction · 5 km from the route
  20. 20Centre CharlemagneCentre CharlemagneMuseum · 174 m from the route
  21. 21Suermondt-Ludwig-MuseumSuermondt-Ludwig-MuseumMuseum · 247 m from the route
  22. 22MarschiertorMarschiertorAttraction · 549 m from the route
  23. 23PonttorPonttorAttraction · 897 m from the route
  24. 24Ludwig Forum für Internationale KunstLudwig Forum für Internationale KunstMuseum · 1.2 km from the route
  25. 25Bismarck TowerBismarck TowerViewpoint · 2.1 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Wasserburgen-Route Etappe 5?

Wasserburgen-Route Etappe 5 is 22.9 km long. Allow ± 1:30 h of riding: 15 km an hour, without breaks.

Is this route a circular ride?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Aachen.

How hard is this route?

Easy, with 146 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 7 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 10.3 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 2 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Grashaus, Aachen Cathedral and Römische Mauer.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

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