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·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...
- 4.4 (23)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrCharming and promising 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 prospects in Cologne - Walk along the Rhine - Interesting bridges
- 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...
- 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...
- 4.5 (8)·Moderate·139.8 mi·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 139.8 mi long.
Which camping trail has the most elevation gain in Cologne?
Cologne: With an ascent of 6,906 ft, 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 3,579 ft 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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