Best walking trails in Cologne

Popular city walk in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. This city walk goes through Cologne's city centre, past many of the city's most famous sights. It starts at the Rhine, which will be crossed via the Hohenzollern Bridge - famous for its hundreds of thousands of love locks. Of course, Cologne Cathedral, which was built in 1248 and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is also along the route. Highlights of the route: - Rhine - Hohenzollern Bridge - Cologne Cathedral - Numerous museums - Rhine...

Family-friendly city walk in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a nice, easy tour of Cologne. Always along the Rhine, it passes well-known attractions such as Cologne Cathedral. The route can be easily reached by bus and train. The start and finish of this walk is Cologne Central Station. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful cultural and urban landscape - Great views - Along the Rhine

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 circular route in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is an easy hike in the Cologne city forest, perfect for a relaxing stroll with the family or a leisurely jog. The circular route along the Marcel-Proust-Promenade can be wonderfully combined with a detour to the free and barrier-free Lindenthal animal park (unfortunately dogs are not allowed in here). More information about the zoo can be found under "Tips". The tour is accessible by bus and train. Highlights of the...

Popular walk in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a very relaxed walk on the peninsula in the Rheinauhafen harbour. In the Chocolate Museum - the most visited museum in the city - interested visitors can learn all about chocolate production. Highlights of the route: - Rhine - Rhine harbour - Chocolate Museum Cologne

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

This relaxing forest trail leads through one of the largest contiguous forest areas in the Cologne Bay. The trail opens up the Königsforst nature reserve east of Cologne and runs along a mixture of wide, well-maintained forest roads and gently winding forest paths. The main highlights of the tour are the historic water treading pool, which invites for a refreshment in Kneipp style, and the idyllic Pionierweiher, a tranquil body of water surrounded by dense beech and oak forests. The route is...

Popular walk near Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. This entertaining route around the Decksteiner Weiher pond is just a few kilometres as the crow flies from Cologne city centre and is therefore perfect for a relaxed after-work walk. The pond is part of Cologne's outer green belt - the city's former fortress ring. Highlights of the hike: - Decksteiner Weiher - Wilderness forest - Fitness trail - Cologne forest laboratory - Dog exercise area