Best road biking trails in Cologne
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Explore the most popular road biking 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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- 3.7 (17)·Easy·21.6 mi·Est. 8.5–9 hrPromising and demanding road bike tour in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful and varied bike tour in Cologne-Mühlheim goes along the Rhine for a bit and also through a piece of forest landscape. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views on and around the Rhine - Local flora and fauna - Pretty natural landscapes
- 3.6 (7)·Moderate·28.5 mi·Est. 10–11 hrDemanding tour in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The circular tour takes you around Pulheim in the north-west of Cologne. You start near the Blücherpark. It goes to Sinthern and Fliesteden. If you want to take a break here, you will also find a restaurant. About Stommeln and Sinnersdorf you then drive back to the starting point.
- 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...
- 4.8 (4)·Hard·99.3 mi·Est. 24 hr+Official and varied racing bike tour in and around Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. Official route of the RTC Cologne. More information about the event is available here: www.rtc-koeln.de/content/rtc-forsbach-tour.html Highlights of the route: - Diverse natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Nice views of the area while driving
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·54 mi·Est. 19.5–21.5 hr12th stage of the official long-distance pilgrim route (D-Route 7) from Flensburg to Aachen This long-distance cycle route is part of the EuroVelo route EV3, which runs as a trans-European pilgrimage route from Trondheim in Norway to Santiago de Compostela in Spain and thus through Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Belgium, France and Spain. Almost all of the route is signposted with the D7 logo (half wheel with number 7 on a red background). Highlights: - Exciting cycling through varied...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest road biking trail in Cologne?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest road biking trail in Cologne is RSG-Ford RTF 2021 - 220 Route. This trail is estimated to be 126.4 mi long.
Which road biking 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 road biking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for road biking trails is Forsbach-Tour with 11,272 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult road biking trail in Cologne?
The most popular and difficult road biking trail in Cologne is Forsbach-Tour with a 4.8-star rating from 4 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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