Weberweg: Roetgen und die Fäden der Vergangenheit

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Roetgen

Weberweg: Roetgen und die Fäden der Vergangenheit

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Weberweg: Roetgen und die Fäden der Vergangenheit

02:14

8.33km

90m

Hiking

On the traces of an old craft: The Weberweg (Weaver's Trail) leads through Roetgen's past as a village of weavers. For over two centuries, spinning wheels, looms, and water power shaped life at the foot of the Hohes Venn.

The tour runs through the historic town center, past half-timbered houses,…

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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28 m

Weberplatz

Am Weberplatz wird die Geschichte des Tuchhandwerks sichtbar. Das Denkmal erinnert an die lange Tradition der Roetgener Weber & an den Wandel der lokalen Wirtschaft. https://www.rureifel-tourismus.de/pois/der-weberplatz-symbol-des-handwerks

535 m

Hausweberei

Die ehemalige Hausweberei Johnen zeigt den Übergang vom Handwebstuhl zur maschinellen Produktion. https://www.rureifel-tourismus.de/pois/die-hausweberei-johnen-vom-heimfleiss-zur-mechanik

1.94 km

Wollwäscherei

Am Weserbach wurde Wolle einst direkt am Wasser gereinigt & verarbeitet. Die Anlage steht für eine frühe Form wassergebundener Textilverarbeitung. https://www.rureifel-tourismus.de/pois/die-wollwaescherei-am-weserbach-wasser-arbeit-wandel

4.41 km

Handweberei

In der Werkstatt Erhardt wird die traditionelle Webkunst bis heute lebendig gehalten. https://www.rureifel-tourismus.de/pois/die-handweberei-erhardt-ein-lebendiges-erbe

5.89 km

Four-sided farmstead from the 19th century

Highlight • Historical Site

This former farmhouse has been predominantly made from the quarry stone originating from the region. This farmstead, also called Vierkanthof, was built in the 19th century.

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5.90 km

Tuchfabrik

Die Tuchfabrik Forell steht für die industrielle Blütezeit der Roetgener Textilproduktion. https://www.rureifel-tourismus.de/pois/die-tuchfabrik-forell-aufstieg-und-glanzzeiten

6.07 km

Lütgens

Das ehemalige Lütgens verbindet Gewerbegeschichte mit neuer Nutzungsperspektive. Der Wandel vom Produktionsort zum Begegnungsraum spiegelt die Entwicklung des Ortes wider. https://www.rureifel-tourismus.de/pois/das-luetgens-vom-fuhrhof-zur-weberei

6.40 km

Parallel path to the Vennbahn

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful, quiet alternative to the "tarmac trail".

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8.18 km

Half-timbered houses in Roetgen

Highlight • Monument

In Roetgen there are many well-preserved and well-maintained half-timbered houses. Many of them are registered as listed buildings.

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8.33 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.48 km

2.79 km

1.27 km

642 m

153 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.21 km

1.83 km

1.12 km

878 m

278 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

Weather

Thursday 22 October

11°C

6°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 41.0 km/h

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Comments

June 5, 2026

On the traces of an old craft: The Weberweg (Weaver's Trail) leads through Roetgen's past as a village of weavers. For over two centuries, spinning wheels, looms, and water power shaped life at the foot of the Hohes Venn.
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The tour runs through the historic town center, past half-timbered houses, old workshops

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