Best bird watching trails in Cologne
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Explore the most popular bird watching 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 (47)·Moderate·8.3 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrSixth 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
- 4.5 (6)·Moderate·21.1 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrVaried circular route in Cologne. The Kölnpfad is a hiking trail created in 2007 around Cologne. It leads past many beautiful places worth seeing and invites you to linger and enjoy in many places. This round gives a little insight into the northern part of the Cologne path. In order to make the route passable for road bikes, some sections that were particularly difficult to drive on were replaced by less bumpy paths. Except for a few short sections (which are still acceptable), the route is...
- 3.4 (3)·Easy·7.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPicturesque, idyllic circular hike along the Rhine near Cologne. This idyllic circular hike starts at the cemetery in Rheinkassel and leads without any significant climbs over the new dike, to the Rhine ferry in Langel and through the Worringer Rheinaue nature reserve. This route can be walked all year round and also invites you to take a nice winter walk. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes - Refreshments
- Moderate·34.7 mi·Est. 12.5–13.5 hrVaried bike tour near Cologne This beautiful bike tour takes you on beautiful paths to the Rhine ferry Langel-Hitdorf, which you use to cross the Rhine. Then it goes on the right side of the Rhine to Zons. Here you cross the Rhine again with the ferry and drive on the other side of the Rhine back to the starting point of the tour. A highlight of this beautiful excursion is the picturesque avenue between Dormagen and Delhoven. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest bird watching trail in Cologne?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest bird watching trail in Cologne is 2-Fähren-Radtour ab Köln-Esch. This trail is estimated to be 34.7 mi long.
Which bird watching trail has the most elevation gain in Cologne?
Cologne: With an ascent of 2,270 ft, 2-Fähren-Radtour ab Köln-Esch has the most elevation gain of all of the birding trails in the area. The next highest ascent for birding trails is Kölnpfad-Schnupperrunde with 1,299 ft of elevation gain.
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Points of interest
- 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
- Heinzelmännchenbrunnen