The priority cycle routes (RVR) are intended to make cycling in Aachen more comfortable and safer. A total of 10 priority cycle routes are to be created. The first are under construction. More will follow. The priority cycle network was adopted in 2019 and has a total length of approx. 60 km. All outer city districts will be connected to the city center by a route. Comfortable and safe cycling through Aachen thanks to consistent signage across the entire Verlau, designation and design of cycle lanes, widening of independently guided cycle paths and improvement of the surface quality.
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Where are cycle priority routes planned?
The priority cycle network was unanimously approved by the City of Aachen's Mobility Committee on September 19, 2019.
Wheel distributor ring Trench ring
All priority cycle routes are to be connected via the Grabenring. An attractive cycle distribution ring reduces conflicts between pedestrians and cyclists within the old town.
Background
How did the idea of developing a priority cycle route network come about?
Why and how should cycle priority routes be created?
Routes with few cars, safe and comfortable, which also exude safety for inexperienced cyclists.
Development of the Aachen main cycle network
The aim of the Aachen cycling decision is to have a main cycle network in which 90% of the population live within 200 m of a main cycle connection. This main cycle network was adopted in summer 2023.
The routes
CONORCROWE, © City of Aachen / Conor Crowe
Berensberg
The cycle priority route from Seilgraben to Berensberg
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Fire
The cycle priority route from Elisenbrunnen to Brand
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Campus Melaten
The cycle priority route from Templergraben to Campus Melaten
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Eilendorf
The cycle priority route from Elisenbrunnen to Eilendorf
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Haaren-Verlautenheide
The cycle priority route from the bus station to Europaplatz and along the Wurm to Haaren and Verlautenheide.
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Preuswald
The priority cycle route from Löhergraben to the Preuswald district
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Richterich
The cycle priority route from Richtderich to the city center
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Vaals
The cycle priority route from the Dutch municipality of Vaals to the Karlsgraben in the city center
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Walheim-Kornelimünster
The priority cycle route from Elisenbrunnen to the southern districts of Walheim and Kornelimünster
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