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Aachen-Frankfurter Heerstraße, Germany: what it is and when to go
Aachen-Frankfurter Heerstraße is a hiking trail in Germany (Dernau). Interests: Hiking and History. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Hiking trail · Hiking, History
- Where
- Germany
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- DUS Düsseldorf, 83 km as the crow flies
- Trail network
- Regional
- From
- Sinzig
- To
- Rheinbach
- Run by
- Eifelverein
- Coordinates
- 50.58022, 7.10883
What it is and where
Aachen-Frankfurter Heerstraße is a hiking trail in Germany (Dernau).
It is in Dernau, where this site lists 40 more places to see, 6.7 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.58022, 7.10883; the nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, Düsseldorf), 83 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Trail network
- Regional
- From
- Sinzig
- To
- Rheinbach
- Run by
- Eifelverein
It is one of the Hiking and History places in Germany. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Aachen-Frankfurter Heerstraße is April to October and December.
- JanPossible8:14
- FebPossible9:46
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:33
- MayBest time15:16
- JunBest time16:13
- JulBest time15:49
- AugBest time14:19
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:25
- NovPossible8:40
- DecBest time7:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Hiking | April to October | November to March |
| History | April to October and December | January to March and November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Aachen-Frankfurter Heerstraße has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Germany
To enter Germany there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Germany checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 110 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Fritzdorfer WindmühleHistory · Architecture1.3 km
- Weingut AdeneuerWinery4.0 km
- Weingut WeilerhofWinery4.1 km
- Weingut SonnenbergWinery4.1 km
- Weißer TurmBuilding in Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, Germany4.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: Hiking
- Camino de Santiago: Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- E3 European long distance path: walking path
- E9 European long distance path: walking path, Europe
- E1 European long distance path: walking path
- Via Alpina: hiking route across the Alps from Trieste to Monaco
- Dreisesselberg
Every Germany place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Aachen-Frankfurter Heerstraße?
It is a hiking trail in Germany.
When is the best time to visit Aachen-Frankfurter Heerstraße?
April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47.
How do you get to Aachen-Frankfurter Heerstraße?
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 83 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Germany is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Germany map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Fritzdorfer Windmühle, Weingut Adeneuer, Weingut Weilerhof. The rest is in the Germany guide.
Keep reading
- Dernau40 places to see in and around Dernau, Germany: Effelsberg 100-metre Radio Telescope, Ludendorff Bridge, Swist. Best time: April to October and December.
- Hiking4887 places for hiking in Germany, from Camino de Santiago to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- GermanyBefore travelling to Germany: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. More about Aachen-Frankfurter Heerstraße on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.