Hürtgenwald

Hürtgenwald is a municipality in the Düren district spread across thirteen villages nestled in forested hills. The area is characterized by dense woodlands and elevated terrain typical of the Eifel region.

The area experienced intense fighting during World War II when American and German forces clashed for months in bitter combat across the forested terrain. These events left lasting marks on the region's history.

The municipality hosts memorials and cemeteries that honor soldiers who died during World War II. These spaces shape how the region remembers that period.

The area is heavily forested and hilly, so sturdy footwear and preparation for walking is important. The central village of Kleinhau has shops and services in this rural setting.

The region contains dams along the Roer River that held strategic importance during the conflict and continue to shape the landscape. These structures stand as quiet witnesses to the turbulent past.

Location: Düren district

Elevation above the sea: 380 m

Shares border with: Düren, Kreuzau, Langerwehe, Nideggen, Simmerath, Stolberg

Website: https://huertgenwald.de

GPS coordinates: 50.71722,6.37972

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:28