Three different trail circuits with lengths between 5 and 11 kilometers are available in the Monschau-Kalterherberg area, for example, under suitable snow conditions that allow the use of grooming equipment.
- Trail "Auf der Höhe", approx. 5.0 kilometers,
- Trail "Krummer Ast" approx. 7.5 kilometers,
- Trail Windhaag, approx. 10.5 kilometers,
The trail "Windhaag" shown here can be combined with the two trails "Antioniusbrücke (Höfen)" and "Krummer Ast."
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Especially during storms, snow, and thunderstorms, you should avoid entering the forest for your own safety. Please note that using the trails in the National Park and in the Monschau region is at your own risk.Tips and suggestions
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Public transport
DB Train:Take regional trains to "Aachen Hbf." and then continue with the AVV regional buses.
- Take line SB 63 towards "Simmerath Bushof" and change at the "Post" stop in Roetgen
- to line 66 towards "Monschau Parkhaus/Schmiede", which takes you to the final stop.
- There change to line 85 towards "Monschau Kalterherberg Oberdorf" and get off at the stop "Monschau, Kalterherberg, Oberdorf".
- Follow the street further in the direction of travel and walk through "Kleinfrankreich" and "Heistertweg" to the starting point (approx. 1.7 km)
Since the nearest stop is about 2 kilometers away from the starting point, traveling there by public transport is discouraged and it is recommended to arrive by taxi or car.
Bus:
The stop closest to the starting point, "Monschau, Kalterherberg Oberdorf," is served by line 85 during the winter months. Follow the street further in the direction of travel and after a few hundred meters turn left onto "Auf der Höhe," which leads to the starting point.
Connection information and fare details for travel by public transport are available at:
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Directions
Use our route planner for individual planning of your arrival by car and enter "Kalterherberg, Heistertweg" as your destination.Parking
Park your car conveniently at the Gut Heistert hiking car park (Kalterherberg, Heistertweg), which is also the starting point of the route.Coordinates
Equipment
With weather-appropriate clothing, enough water, and some provisions, you are well equipped for the route.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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