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Würselen

Grube Furth historic mine site – Wurmtal Forest Steps loop from Kohlscheid

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Würselen

Grube Furth historic mine site – Wurmtal Forest Steps loop from Kohlscheid

Easy

4.7

(49)

130

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Grube Furth historic mine site – Wurmtal Forest Steps loop from Kohlscheid

01:17

4.74km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Wurmtal südlich Herzogenrath, einschließlich Meisbach, Würselen

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903 m

Duck Pond in the Wurm Valley

Highlight • Lake

Beautifully situated pond in the Wurmtal.

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1.10 km

Grube Furth historic mine site

Highlight • Historical Site

The Furth mine was the first coal mine in Wurmtal and probably in Germany. Coal mining began around 1550. Until around 1680 the pit was drained with hand pumps. Then they began to set up water wheels for the pump drive (pump art) and for the mine ride (driving art). The high level of technology at that time was maintained until the mine was closed in 1883/84, when other mines began to work with steam engines. Unfortunately, that was also the end of the pit. A building from this period still serves as a residence today.

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1.68 km

Wurmtal Forest Steps

Highlight • Trail

A beautiful staircase that was "connected" to the bridge at Kläranlage Steinbusch a few months ago.

The bridge was demolished because it was no longer safe, which is a shame.

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1.76 km

Stone Steps by the Wurm River

Highlight • Structure

1.80 km

Rock Face on the Wurm

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very nice steep face on the Wurm.

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1.96 km

Ancient Beech Tree with Exposed Roots

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautifully grown, old beech with an impressive crown and partly exposed Wurelwerk

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2.70 km

Wooden shelter in the Wurmtal, south of Herzogenrath

Highlight • Rest Area

Along the winding paths of the Wurmtal valley, just south of Herzogenrath (Germany), you'll come across a charming wooden shelter. A place where hikers, cyclists, and nature lovers can take a break, enjoy the scenery, and find shelter during unexpected weather changes.

Built from natural materials, primarily local wood, the shelter blends beautifully into the valley's green surroundings. It's not a crowded spot, but rather a peaceful retreat nestled in the landscape of meadows, forest edges, and hiking trails. Its simple, natural construction contributes to the ambiance of this tranquil nature reserve without overpowering the landscape.

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2.70 km

Bench with a view over the Wurmtal

Highlight • Viewpoint

This bench overlooking the Wurmtal valley offers a peaceful moment of stillness above the landscape. From here, the valley slowly opens up, with the Wurm River winding like a narrow line through the greenery and the slopes gently merging into one another. The view changes with the seasons: fresh and open in spring, deep green in summer, and warmly hued as autumn colors the valley. The bench invites you to sit for a moment, absorbing the landscape and letting the silence sink in, while the valley below follows its own pace. It's one of those places where walking pauses for a moment and transforms into looking, listening, and simply being present.

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4.74 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.53 km

818 m

658 m

624 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.07 km

1.32 km

818 m

367 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

19°C

11°C

81 %

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Grube Furth historic mine site – Wurmtal Forest Steps loop from Kohlscheid

Duck Pond in the Wurm Valley

Grube Furth historic mine site

Wurmtal Forest Steps

Stone Steps by the Wurm River

Rock Face on the Wurm

Ancient Beech Tree with Exposed Roots

Wooden shelter in the Wurmtal, south of Herzogenrath

Bench with a view over the Wurmtal

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