Café Belle Vue

Café Belle Vue sits on the quiet, rural edge of Aachen-Orsbach, its name earned by sweeping views over the surrounding hills toward the Dutch border. The café is a well-placed stop on Day 1 of the Dutch Mountain Trail, drawing hikers with generous slices of cake, waffles, and milkshakes before the final stretch to Vaals. Wild birds are regularly spotted from the terrace. Seating is limited, so a reservation is advisable — and bring cash, as no card payments are accepted.