Best bird watching trails in Cologne

Sixth section of the Cologne Trail, North Rhine-Westphalia. This stage leads along the Rhine for longer. The route is often shared with cyclists, so mutual respect is important. There are cafés and restaurants in Flittard to stop for a bite to eat and after this section of the hike, the route heads into the countryside for a bit. As always, the hiking trail is well connected to public transport. Highlights: - idyllic lakes and rivers - "Alter Schlackehafen" viewpoint - Stammheim castle park

Varied circular route in Cologne. The Kölnpfad is a hiking trail around Cologne that was created in 2007. It leads past many beautiful places worth seeing and invites you to linger and enjoy yourself in many places. This tour provides a brief insight into the northern section of the Cologne Trail. In order to make the route suitable for road bikes, some particularly difficult sections have been replaced by less bumpy paths. Apart from a few short sections (which are still acceptable), the...

Picturesque, idyllic circular walk along the Rhine near Cologne. This idyllic circular walk starts at the cemetery in Rheinkassel and leads over the new dyke, to the Rhine ferry in Langel and through the Worringer Rheinaue nature reserve without any significant inclines. This route is accessible all year round and also makes for a lovely winter walk. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes - Refreshment stops

Varied cycle tour near Cologne This lovely cycle tour leads along beautiful paths to the Rhine ferry at Langel-Hitdorf, where you cross the Rhine. The route then continues on the right bank of the Rhine to Zons. Here you cross the Rhine again by ferry and cycle back to the starting point of the tour on the other side of the Rhine. A highlight of this beautiful excursion is the picturesque avenue between Dormagen and Delhoven. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied...