Best paved trails in Cologne
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Explore the most popular paved 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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- 4.7 (6)·Moderate·13 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular running event in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is the course of the Cologne Half Marathon. The route runs through several parks and crosses the Rhine once. More details about the event can be found on the organizers' website (see link under "Tips"). Attention: The route may only be safe to complete due to roadblocks during the event. Highlights of the route: - Rhine - Cologne cathedral - Hiroshima-Nagasaki Park - August Sander Park
- 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
- 4.5 (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...
- 4.6 (4)·Moderate·46.3 mi·Est. 16–17.5 hrPopular cycling tour in the Rhineland, North Rhine-Westphalia. The RheinEnergie cycle tour is available in three versions: the 45 km, 75 km and 110 km version. The medium-length route (75 route) begins in north-western Cologne and leads almost to Neuss. The route leads through open landscapes and small towns. Detailed information on the RheinEnergie RTFs can be found under "Tips". Highlights of the tour: - idyllic open landscapes - Muehlenbusch - Detour to the wildlife park at Tannenbusch...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·88.3 mi·Est. 24 hr+Official route of the RTF Rodenkirchen 2013 - 151 route. This route follows the 151-kilometre route of the "RTF Rodenkirchen" (cycle tour), a classic organized road cycling event. Designed exclusively for "racing bikes", this tour represents a considerable endurance challenge. The route is almost entirely asphalted and follows public roads. Starting from the banks of the Rhine in Cologne, these routes typically take riders into the challenging, "hilly" terrain of the nearby Bergisches Land...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·126.4 mi·Est. 24 hr+Official route of the RTF. This route follows the challenging 220-kilometer route of the "RSG Ford RTF" (cycle tour), a classic cycle marathon. Designed exclusively for "racing bikes", this tour represents an extreme endurance challenge. The route is almost entirely asphalted and follows public roads. The route leads through the challenging, "hilly" terrain of the nearby Bergisches Land or Eifel region.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest paved trail in Cologne?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest paved trail in Cologne is Rhine Cycle Path Stage 6: Cologne - Arnhem. This trail is estimated to be 139.8 mi long.
Which paved trail has the most elevation gain in Cologne?
Cologne: With an ascent of 13,097 ft, Rodenkirchen RTF Eifel Marathon has the most elevation gain of all of the paved trails in the area. The next highest ascent for paved trails is RSG-Ford RTF 2021 - 220 Route with 9,724 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult paved trail in Cologne?
The most popular and difficult paved trail in Cologne is RTF Rodenkirchen 2013 - Route 151 with a 5.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
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- RTF Lövenich 2019 - 72er Strecke
- Rund um Köln: Velodom 60 2018 - 68km
- RTF Lövenich 2019 - Route 154
- RTF Rodenkirchen 74er Strecke
- Kölner Grüngürtel - Etappe 1: Von Müngersdorf nach Bocklemünd
- RTF Rodenkirchen 110er Strecke
- RSG Ford Permanente RTF: Rhing eraf, de Rhing erop - 71er Strecke
- BSG-RheinEnergie-Permanente linksrheinisch 73er Strecke
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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