Best camping trails in Cologne
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Explore the most popular camping trails near Cologne with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.4 (34)·Moderate·6 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrBeautiful hiking trail north-east of Cologne in North Rhine-Westphalia This hiking trail leads to the idyllic Höhenfelder See lake and the Dünnwald wildlife park. The start and end point is at the Kalkweg hiking car park. A number of wild animals can be seen in the Dünnwald wildlife park. The lake is a quarry pond of a former gravel pit. However, swimming in the lake is not permitted. The route is very suitable for families with children. Highlights: - Lake Höhenfeld - Dünnwald wildlife...
- 4.5 (22)·Moderate·10.8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrCharming and scenic excursion through Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. Short and varied walk through the city of Cologne. A special highlight is the accompaniment of the Rhine. Also nice for someone with an interest in bridges. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views in Cologne - Walking along the Rhine - Interesting bridges
- 4.8 (11)·Moderate·12.2 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrCharming route in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful hike is a short section of the famous Cologne Trail. It starts at the Heinrich-Lübke-Ufer car park, right next to the bus stop of the same name. It goes along the Rhine and through green forest to the Siegstraße bus stop (line 16). Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes - Beautiful views of the Rhine
- 4.6 (20)·Moderate·20.9 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrFirst stage of the long-distance hiking trail Kölnpfad, North Rhine-Westphalia. A good basic level of fitness is required for the first, quite long stage of the Kölnpfad Trail. It starts at the Rodenkirchen bridge. The route passes the Weißer Rheinbogen, the Forest Botanical Garden and the Friedenswäldchen forest until the end of the stage, the Klettenbergpark, is reached. There are several places to stop for refreshments here. Highlights of the route: - Rhine bank - Forest Botanical...
- 4.1 (19)·Easy·11.1 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrFourth stage of the long-distance hiking trail "Kölnpfad", North Rhine-Westphalia. The fourth stage of the over 170 km long Cologne Trail runs from Thenhoven to Merkenich. The start is directly at Cologne-Worringen S-Bahn station. The section is characterised by two magnificent nature reserves. Firstly, the Worringer Bruch is crossed. This includes silted-up arms of the Old Rhine. The route continues through the Rhine floodplains, which are also a nature reserve, and through the Rhine...
- 4.5 (6)·Moderate·34 km·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrVaried 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...
- 4.5 (8)·Moderate·225 km·Est. 24 hr+Varied long-distance stage along the Rhine, North Rhine-Westphalia This is the sixth stage of the popular long-distance cycle route "Rhine Cycle Route" (EuroVelo 15), which follows the Rhine from the Swiss Alps to the North Sea over a total length of 1,500 kilometres. The 6th stage starts in Cologne and leads via Düsseldorf and Duisburg to Arnhem in the Netherlands. There are numerous places to stay overnight and stop for refreshments, so that the stage can be completed comfortably in...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest camping trail in Cologne?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest camping trail in Cologne is Rhine Cycle Path Stage 6: Cologne -Arnhem. This trail is estimated to be 225.0 km long.
Which camping trail has the most elevation gain in Cologne?
Cologne: With an ascent of 2,105 m, Rhine Cycle Path Stage 6: Cologne -Arnhem has the most elevation gain of all of the camping trails in the area. The next highest ascent for camping trails is MTB: Köln nach Witzhelden durch das Dhünntal with 1,091 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult camping trail in Cologne?
The most popular and difficult camping trail in Cologne is Kölner Grüngürtel: Mein Grüngürtel Rundwanderweg with a 4.9-star rating from 2 reviews.
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- Baptisterium
- Cologne Cathedral
- Schinkenkessel (römisch/preussisch)
- Domfontäne
- Monte Troodelöh
- Tünnes und Schäl
- Von-Diergardt-See
- Roman Aqueduct
- Wiesenhaus Campingplatz
- Alter Schlackehafen
- Skulpturenpark Stammheim
- Römisches Nordtor
- Fühlinger See
- Cologne Cable Car
- KölnTriangle Cologne View
- St. Maria ad Gradus
- Decksteiner Weiher
- Pegel Köln
- Bastei
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