Best trails near Bastei
4.5(211 reviews)
Want to check out Bastei from the trail? Good news: 4 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 3 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Bastei are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.4 (78)·Easy·3.3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-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
- 4.4 (94)·Moderate·6.9 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrScenic 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...
- 4.6 (36)·Moderate·9.4 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrThis 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.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Bastei?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Bastei is Cologne Loop: Rheinpark - Sculpture Park - Cologne Cathedral, which has a 4.4 star rating from 78 reviews. This trail is 3.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 318 ft.
What is the longest trail near Bastei?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Bastei is Kölner Rheinrunde. This trail is estimated to be 13.0 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Bastei?
Bastei: With an ascent of 1,000 ft, Kölner Rheinrunde has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Köln: Sechs Rheinbrücken with 787 ft of elevation gain.
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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