Vennbahn Viaduct – View of the High Fens Wetlands loop from Elsenborn

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Vennbahn Viaduct – View of the High Fens Wetlands loop from Elsenborn

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Vennbahn Viaduct – View of the High Fens Wetlands loop from Elsenborn

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54.6km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.23 km

Start of the Vennquerbahn cycle path in Weywertz

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South of Weywertz, the Vennquerbahnradweg branches off from the Vennbahnradweg.
Beautiful route, beautiful landscapes.
Former railway line to Jünkerath.

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21.4 km

Vennbahn Viaduct

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The entire Vennbahn is a nice variety of nature, culture, architecture and history. Take your time and enjoy.

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Born Viaduct

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The route to Vielsalm is connected to the Vennbahn by the Freiherr von Korff Bridge, an overpass structure. The bridge (completed in 1916, 11 arches, 285 m long, 18 m …

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24.3 km

View of the High Fens Wetlands

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Nature conservation at its best

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27.3 km

View of St. Vith from the Vennbahn Cycle Path

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Beautiful view of St. Vith.

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Vennbahn Rail Trail Through the Forest

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This section is beautiful. It leads through wonderfully refreshing forest.

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Climbing Wall at the Viaduct of Born

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Great use of the old viaduct :)

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45.2 km

Emile Jacqmain Tower

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nice rest area

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54.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.6 km

6.77 km

657 m

516 m

Surfaces

52.1 km

1.96 km

516 m

Elevation

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

9°C

4°C

38 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

September 8, 2024,Vennbahn 2 Etappe Kalterherberg-St.Vith

Start in Kaltherberg
Coordinates 50.51864 6.20485

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September 8, 2024,Vennbahn St.Vith-Kalterherberg

Start in St.Vith at the car park directly on the cycle path
Coordinates 50.28018 6.13048

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September 18, 2023,Fahrradtour Vennradweg von Bahnhof Kalterherberg nach St.Vith und zurück

Our trip today went from Kalteherberg train station to St. Vith and back. You can park directly on the bike path for free. Great, can only be recommended. Beautiful view, great rest areas, great landscape.

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May 11, 2024,Van Burgterrassen naar Liège

Sister's first 50 km is also wonderful here.

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May 13, 2025,Vennbahn Cycleway (Etappe 2)

This second stage begins at the German border and now leads through the German-speaking part of Belgium towards Luxembourg. Like the first stage, this journey runs almost entirely on a nearly flat, converted railway line, with only a few short climbs.

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August 22, 2024,St. Vith - Büllingen

Started in St. Vith and turned onto the RAVel 45 in Wames with the desire to see the Bütgenbach reservoir and the Worriken campsite. The former railway line runs past both, but you only get a few views of the lake and have to walk on the lower footpaths. But it doesn't matter, once again a relaxing tour on beautiful …

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May 18, 2024,Vennbahn in 5 Tagen - Tag 4 - Von Weywertz nach Sankt Vith

The rain had let up, it was just drizzle a little. So I decided to include Waimes in this day trip, because there was supposed to be a supermarket there. Today is Whit Saturday and all shops are closed until Monday. Since I don't know what I'll find in terms of food and my next accommodation doesn't even offer breakfast, …

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