Best moderate trails in Cologne

Scenic city walk in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. A beautiful circular route without much ascent, which always leads along the banks of the Rhine and past numerous attractions. There is the Rhine Park and Cologne Cathedral and much more to discover in the historic city centre. The start and finish points are easily accessible, right next to Cologne Central Station. The route can be individually shortened or extended and there are numerous cafés and restaurants to stop off at. Highlights...

This beautiful loop only leaves out the Rodenkirchen and Merkenich motorway bridges in the south and north (there must still be challenges left for spring). Otherwise, all six Cologne city centre bridges are included! Accessible by bus and train, start and finish at Cologne Central Station.

Family-friendly hike in the heart of Cologne. Cologne's green belts are planned green zones that form a semi-circle around the city on both banks of the Rhine. This route leads around the Denksteine and Adenauer Weiher. Perfect for an afternoon walk with the family. Highlights of the hike: - Rhine bank - Local flora and fauna - Monuments - Adenauer pond ---- Accessible by bus and train

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

Popular running event in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is the course of the Cologne Half Marathon. The route leads through several parks and crosses the Rhine once. Further details about the event can be found on the organisers' website (see link under "Tips"). Please note: The route may only be safe to run due to road closures during the event. Highlights of the route: - Rhine - Cologne Cathedral - Hiroshima-Nagasaki Park - August Sander Park

Charming 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

Beautiful 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...