Best beach trails in Cologne
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Explore the most popular beach 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 (73)·Easy·3.3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly city walk in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a nice, easy tour of Cologne. Always along the Rhine, it passes famous attractions like the Cologne Cathedral. The route can be easily reached by bus and train. The start and finish of this walking tour is Cologne Central Station. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful cultural and urban scenery - Great views - Along the Rhine
- 4.4 (94)·Moderate·6.9 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrScenic city walk in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. A beautiful loop 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 of the...
- 4.6 (36)·Moderate·9.4 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrThis beautiful round only leaves out the Rodenkirchen and Merkenich motorway bridges in the south and north (there must still be challenges for spring). Otherwise you take all six Cologne inner city bridges with you! Reachable by bus and train, start and finish at Cologne Central Station.
- 4.4 (34)·Moderate·3.7 mi·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 parking lot. 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: - Höhenfelder See - Dünnwald...
- 4.8 (11)·Moderate·7.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrCharming route in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful hike is a short section of the famous Cologne Trail. The start is at the Heinrich-Lübke-Ufer parking lot, 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·13 mi·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·6.9 mi·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. Two magnificent nature reserves characterize this section. First, 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 villages of...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest beach trail in Cologne?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest beach trail in Cologne is Kölner Grüngürtel: Mein Grüngürtel Rundwanderweg. This trail is estimated to be 35.7 mi long.
Which beach trail has the most elevation gain in Cologne?
Cologne: With an ascent of 3,211 ft, Dünnwald - Odenthal - Scheuren has the most elevation gain of all of the beach trails in the area. The next highest ascent for beach trails is Kölner Grüngürtel: Mein Grüngürtel Rundwanderweg with 2,936 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult beach trail in Cologne?
The most popular and difficult beach 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
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- St. Maria ad Gradus
- Decksteiner Weiher
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