Best wildflower trails in Cologne

Popular loop in the Königsforst near Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Königsforst is a nature reserve, FFH, and bird sanctuary east of Cologne. The Königsforst, part of the Bergische Heideterrasse, has been a popular excursion destination for people living in Cologne for a long time - archbishops and nobles have already hiked here. This route starts at the forest's southwestern entrance, ru onto Rathausen-Forsbachweg. With some luck, kingfishers, gray woodpeckers, ns along...

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...

Beautiful 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...

First 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...

Fourth 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...

Beautiful section of the Kölnpfad, North Rhine-Westphalia. Start is in Bocklemund at the Fettenhof car park. Although this stage often leads along roads, it also offers several lakes and beautiful forest sections, as well as many beautiful views. The finish is at Cologne-Worringen railway station. This means the journey can be continued easily by train. There is also a restaurant near the finish point where to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Intermediate plant IIIb - Stöckheimer Lake...

Popular loop trail in the Wahner Heide, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Maikammer tour "Unter alten Hudeeichen" begins at the Panzerstrasse car park near Cologne-Grengel. The Maikammer tour owes its name to the pedunculate oak and hornbeam forests of the Wahner Heide, which are covered with lilies of the valley. Highlights of the hike: - Wahner Heide nature reserve - rare animals and plants - Heath and nutrient-poor grassland

A 63 km long circular route through the outer green belt, once around Cologne. Basic marking: "G1"