Excursión ciclista de un día de Lieja a Aquisgrán

Roll out from Liège and climb gently out of the Meuse valley toward the green hills of the Pays de Herve. It’s about 60 km with roughly 600 m of climbing, mostly on smooth asphalt and concrete. Expect a comfy mix of traffic-free paths and dedicated cycleways (think old rail-trails), with just a few short bits of gravel or paving stones.

The route drifts past orchards and dairy fields—perfect excuse to sample Herve cheese or sirop de Liège en route. If you fancy a detour, Blegny-Mine (a UNESCO-listed coal site) is nearby and worth a look. Gradients stay friendly for long stretches, reflecting those rail-trail origins.

You’ll cross into Germany near the border villages and roll down toward Aachen, finishing in a city famous for its thermal baths and Charlemagne’s UNESCO-listed cathedral. Liège, your start, is “La Cité Ardente,” known for its striking Calatrava-designed Guillemins station and the classic bike race Liège–Bastogne–Liège.

Highlights:

• Mostly paved (about 96%) and quiet
• Long, steady climbs rather than steep ramps
• Scenic farm country and easy border crossing
• Grand finale in historic Aachen