Best walking trails in Cologne

Popular city walk in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. This city walk goes through Cologne's city centre, past many of the city's most famous sights. It starts at the Rhine, which will be crossed via the Hohenzollern Bridge - famous for its hundreds of thousands of love locks. Of course, Cologne Cathedral, which was built in 1248 and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is also along the route. Highlights of the route: - Rhine - Hohenzollern Bridge - Cologne Cathedral - Numerous museums - Rhine...

Family-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

Scenic 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...

This 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.

Family-friendly loop in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is an easy hike in the Cologne city forest, which is perfect for a relaxing stroll with the family or a leisurely jog. The circular route along the Marcel-Proust-Promenade can be wonderfully combined with a detour to the free and barrier-free Lindenthal Animal Park (unfortunately dogs are not allowed in here). More information about the zoo can be found under "Tips". The tour is accessible by bus and train. Highlights of the...

Popular walk in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a very relaxed walk on the peninsula in the Rheinauhafen. In the Chocolate Museum - the most visited museum in the city - interested visitors can learn everything about chocolate production. Highlights of the route: - Rhine - Rheinauhafen - Chocolate Museum Cologne

Popular 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

This relaxing forest trail leads through one of the largest contiguous forest areas in the Cologne Bay. The trail opens up the Königsforst nature reserve east of Cologne and runs along a mixture of wide, well-maintained forest roads and gently winding forest paths. The main highlights of the tour are the historic water treading pool, which invites for a refreshment in Kneipp style, and the idyllic Pionierweiher, a tranquil body of water surrounded by dense beech and oak forests. The route is...

Popular walk near Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. This entertaining route around the Decksteiner Weiher is only a few kilometers as the crow flies from the center of Cologne and is therefore made for a relaxed after-work ride. The pond is part of Cologne's outer green belt – the city's former ring of fortresses. Highlights of the hike: - Decksteiner Weiher - Wilderness Forest - Fitness trail - Forest Laboratory Cologne - Dog run area