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Aachen Woods

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Aachen Forest
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The "Öcher Bösch" is a unique recreational and adventure area for the people of Aachen as well as for tourists.

The “Öcher Bösch” (in the local dialect) is a unique recreation area and experience park for both local residents and tourists. Every day, many different types of users come here – hikers, equestrians, joggers, Nordic walkers, mountain bikers, dog-walkers, fans of flora and fauna, school groups, and many more – for a break from the busy city life and to learn and have fun in the forest.

It’s no wonder that 72% of Aachen’s woods have been designated “recreational forest”. On peak days, the area attracts five to ten thousand visitors. Maintaining the forest as a freely accessible recreation area and experience park for all is a major priority of the local forestry service.

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50.737186, 6.063986

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50°44'13.9"N 6°03'50.3"E

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32U 292837 5624710

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